Inspector change

[ElectricFuzz]

Hi, I recently ran into a problem with an inspector. I had 2x2 flourescent fixtures mounted in a suspended ceiling. They were cord and plug connected above the ceiling with a 14 gauge SJT cable. The ceiling is a plenum ceiling. The inspector told me I could not do this. Why? I thought SJT was rated for plenum.

 

[roger]

The inspector is correct, see Table 400.4 and 400.8(5)

Roger

 

[haskindm]

The Inspector has it right. You may install a receptacle above a drop ceiling, but you may not plug a flexible cord into it. Kind of a Catch-22 isn't it?

 

[K8MHZ]

The Inspector has it right. You may install a receptacle above a drop ceiling, but you may not plug a flexible cord into it. Kind of a Catch-22 isn't it?

Not really. It allows for the use of wall warts.

 

[raider1]

Not really. It allows for the use of wall warts.

He did say you could'nt plug in a flexible cord. A wall wart does not have a flexible cord.

Chris

 

[stevenje]

Not really. It allows for the use of wall warts.

What is a wall wart?

 

[iwire]

What is a wall wart?

Plug in transformer

 

[stevenje]

Plug in transformer

Thanks iwire. I didn't realize how many "wall warts" I have actually installed.:grin: