outlet above drop ceiling

[jusme123]

need code ref. that states a receptacle can not be installed above a drop ceiling.

 

[TOOL_5150]

need code ref. that states a receptacle can not be installed above a drop ceiling.

THere is no such thing. You can install a receptacle above a drop celing.

~Matt

 

[celtic]

THere is no such thing. You can install a receptacle above a drop celing.

~Matt

You just can't plug anything it to it :grin:
400.8(5)

 

[jusme123]

thanks celtic, thats what I was looking for

 

[TOOL_5150]

You just can't plug anything it to it :grin:
400.8(5)

BS! You can plug transformers into them. NO flexible cords such as a cord from a tv, or a projector.

~Matt

 

[celtic]

BS! You can plug transformers into them. NO flexible cords such as a cord from a tv, or a projector.

~Matt

True that


You can also plug a drop light in to see where you dropped the screws

...but you have to read the article to get it

 

[Hendrix]

BS! You can plug transformers into them. NO flexible cords such as a cord from a tv, or a projector.

~Matt

You can if it's a residential application. You can even run nm.

 

[roger]

You can if it's a residential application.

Please point us to the article section that allows it in dwellings

You can even run nm.

Yes you can and this is found in 334.12(A)(2)


Roger

 

[inspector163]

Art 334 allows the NM to be used above drop ceilings in dwellings so it could be the wiring method for a recpt above a drop ceiling in a dwelling. 400.8 would prevent cords from passing through the drop ceiling to plug in the recpt. The recpt would be legal for equipment above the drop ceiling or as a recept for service work in the ceiling.

 

[jusme123]

Art 334 allows the NM to be used above drop ceilings in dwellings so it could be the wiring method for a recpt above a drop ceiling in a dwelling. 400.8 would prevent cords from passing through the drop ceiling to plug in the recpt. The recpt would be legal for equipment above the drop ceiling or as a recept for service work in the ceiling.

where in the code does it state that equipment located above a drop ceiling can be cord connected when equipped with an attachment plug

 

[iwire]

The recpt would be legal for equipment above the drop ceiling or as a recept for service work in the ceiling.

Temporary equipment, but not equipment like cord and plug connected condensate pumps, video projectors etc.

 

[roger]

Art 334 allows the NM to be used above drop ceilings in dwellings so it could be the wiring method for a recpt above a drop ceiling in a dwelling. 400.8 would prevent cords from passing through the drop ceiling to plug in the recpt. The recpt would be legal for equipment above the drop ceiling or as a recept for service work in the ceiling.

where in the code does it state that equipment located above a drop ceiling can be cord connected when equipped with an attachment plug

Nowhere.

Roger

 

[LarryFine]

Temporary equipment, but not equipment like cord and plug connected condensate pumps, video projectors etc.

Like this?:

 

[jusme123]

what about power supply cabinates (120v input 24v output) that are not temporary, dont require any interchange, and do not require removal for maintenance or repair, can these be cord and plug connected? I say no, others say yes

 

[LarryFine]

what about power supply cabinates (120v input 24v output) that are not temporary, dont require any interchange, and do not require removal for maintenance or repair, can these be cord and plug connected? I say no, others say yes

I say no if there's any line-voltage cord. (Don't look at my projector.)

 

[BryanB1017]

What about wireless access points? My understanding was that you just cant have any type of cord coming out of the drop ceiling. But if everything contained with what you have plugged in stays in the ceiling your good.

 

[roger]

But if everything contained with what you have plugged in stays in the ceiling your good.

Not true.

Roger

 

[Hendrix]

Please point us to the article section that allows it in dwellings

oops, no can find :roll:

 

[Keri_WW]

Then how do you power a ceiling mounted projector if you can't have a receptacle above the acoustical ceiling?

 

[roger]

Then how do you power a ceiling mounted projector if you can't have a receptacle above the acoustical ceiling?

Mount it flush in the ceiling panel.

Roger