Is this legal

[Bobhook149]

Is this legal? There is a soffit in this LVL where the female plug sits, its for rope lighting. :-?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I would call that a violation of 110.3.

 

[TOOL_5150]

Also, I do not believe that 5-15C is made to be terminated onto romex. So that would be a listing violation - proper use of material.

~Matt

 

[Buck Parrish]

Looks like a plumber did it.

 

[norcal]

Anyone have the instructions for P&S cord connectors? Hubbell says not to tin conductors so IMO theirs would be only used w/ stranded wire, would suspect that P&S would be no different.

 

[ceb58]

They should have read the last line on the yellow sticker on the plug.

 

[TOOL_5150]

Consult a qualified electrician... ? :grin:

I thinks thats what i see.

~Matt

 

[petersonra]

I think you can make a case on several points that its a code violation, while admitting it is a perfectly safe way to hook up the lights.

 

[mcclary's electrical]

I think you can make a case on several points that its a code violation, while admitting it is a perfectly safe way to hook up the lights.

I agree, and the only thing I see wrong is the cord end is made for a rubber cord, not NM.

 

[electricmanscott]

I think you can make a case on several points that its a code violation, while admitting it is a perfectly safe way to hook up the lights.

Agreed.

I say no big deal.

 

[infinity]

Since it's a cord cap on NM cable I would go with 110.3. If it were a receptacle it would violate 406.3(F).

 

[LarryFine]

If it were a receptacle it would violate 406.3(F).

Why? He said LVL (laminated veneer lumber), not LVL (low-voltage lighting).

 

[benaround]

Or LVL Larry's Valued Lesson

 

[kbsparky]

I agree, and the only thing I see wrong is the cord end is made for a rubber cord, not NM.

Persactly. And, if one had used rubber cord, that would have been a violation as well.

 

[infinity]

Why? He said LVL (laminated veneer lumber), not LVL (low-voltage lighting).

I need to read more better.:roll:

 

[TobyD]

I've made the same connection for rope lighting.I don't see a problem with it .Although some may disagree and cite a code infraction.But, the cosmetic part with a box and recetacle is most times unacceptable to the owner.I refused one time to install the cord end in such a manner.Later I discover that the GC had drilled a hole in the lvl and ran the cord inside the attic and plugged the rope light in.

 

[George Stolz]

I would inform that GC that if he did that with my wiring I would make it a point to show it to the inspector and explain that I did not do it.

You know, we spend enough time learning our trade, I get a little irate when a stupid framer decides he knows better than I do about my job. I've been down that road, never again. People are paying me full price, there's no excuse for them getting DIY quality wiring.

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

Violation, yes. Now let's be reasonable... the rope light is more likely to burn the house down than a cord cap on NM.

 

[sc upstate]

where is the switch or is there one?