Outlet inside drawer

[charlie b]

Ahh, the plot thickens! So, what kind of drawer is this going in? stainless steel? What is the drawer installed in? A cabinet or just hanging under a table top?

Wooden cabinet, permanently mounted to the floor or wall. Additional drawers under the one with the outlet. Granite top, so they really don't want to have to cut into it to install a receptacle accessible from above.

 

[jap]

Wooden cabinet, permanently mounted to the floor or wall. Additional drawers under the one with the outlet. Granite top, so they really don't want to have to cut into it to install a receptacle accessible from above.

What was the inspectors reasoning for turning it down ?

Jap>

 

[kwired]

400.7(A)(9) would permit the use of flexible cord.

One may consider whether or not you need a plug and receptacle on the supply end - just because the drawer is likely removable.

Though OP says this not a residential bath application - I don't see NEC prohibiting this - but also don't think it is a great idea - especially for baths. Heating type hair care appliances are cheap and unreliable and IMO should be unplugged when not in use. Receptacle in a drawer for charging devices - maybe not so bad of a thing.

 

[GoldDigger]

Receptacle in a drawer for charging devices - maybe not so bad of a thing.

We have a cat whose favorite chew toy is USB charging cables, preferably energized. (He also likes Norelco shaver chargers.)
When he bites through them while energized it zaps the wall wart too, and so it is usually not even possible to repair the cable.
So far, though, he has not shown any taste for the cloth covered cables. (More expensive, but last a lot longer!)
An AC outlet in a drawer would remove the temptation.