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why are you asking? surely they arent hard wired. Any work bench ive seen simply has a power strip that is cord and plug connected. Also any massage chair i have seen uses a simple 120v receptacle.
 
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I ask because I saw a video of a gaming table with some fairly bad electrical work... was wondering if any fixed in place furniture and what not was covered under NEC articles, or if once you plug into an outlet, you're on your own. I have wired only one (huge, non-movable) conference desk with v/d/v, didnt know if there were any code(s) on this. the v/d/v was hardwired into the building (no patch cords).
 
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In my opinion they are not covered by the NEC they are utilization equipment.
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Here is a clear example where the NEC feels otherwise.

605.5 Lighting Accessories. Lighting equipment listed and identified for use with wired partitions shall comply with 605.5(A), (B), and (C).

(A) Support. A means for secure attachment or support shall be provided.

(B) Connection. Where cord-and-plug connection is pro-vided, the cord length shall be suitable for the intended application but shall not exceed 2.7 m (9 ft) in length. The cord shall not be smaller than 18 AWG, shall contain an equipment grounding conductor, and shall be of the hard usage type. Connection by other means shall be identified as suitable for the condition of use.
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I doubt the OPs equipment is covered by this section but in my opinion it shows the NFPA intends the NEC to sometimes apply past a receptacle outlet.
 
Lets assume for a moment a fixed conference table. Bolted to the floor, if you will. Hard wired. Electrical comes out of slab and services desk receptacles. Is hard-wiring something like this a violation, or is there an article that covers this desk? Not part of the building, but fixed in place.

The aforementioned gaming table had an extension/power cord run to a shallow j-box, with receptacle, where NM was run from there on. Grounds were double lugged under receptacle ground screw. Yes, home made. Numerous other violations if it were under the NEC.

I also ask because I have seen tool boxes with factory electrical. As long as it's UL listed, it's gtg? Are such toolboxes bonded to the EGC so if there is a fault to the frame, it trips the OCPD vs leaving 120V on an isolated-by-rubber-wheels toolchest?
 
Lets assume for a moment a fixed conference table. Bolted to the floor, if you will. Hard wired. Electrical comes out of slab and services desk receptacles. Is hard-wiring something like this a violation, or is there an article that covers this desk? Not part of the building, but fixed in place.
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How would this be any different than a kitchen island or a store sales counter? IMO since it's fixed in place it becomes part of the structure.

-Hal
 
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