Receptacles above dropped ceiling

[JohnJ0906]

Deja Vu, huh John? I think we just had this discussion.

I know I posted those pics not too long ago. I just couldn't remember which forum, though.... :-?

 

[joebell]

They dry out, and crack. Being out of sight, they are "out of mind"

John,

I know that most flexible cords can dry out when above the ceiling but there must be cord manufactured for this particular application.

They make cables for this environment.

Joe

 

[stickboy1375]

John,

I know that most flexible cords can dry out when above the ceiling but there must be cord manufactured for this particular application.

They make cables for this environment.

Joe

Even if they do, 400.8 will not allow it.

 

[joebell]

400.8 change

400.8 change

Even if they do, 400.8 will not allow it.

If there is such a product this could be a proposed change.
Joe

 

[stickboy1375]

If there is such a product this could be a proposed change.
Joe

I highly doubt they would ever let a cord be buried out of site.

 

[ultramegabob]

I've never seen a cord-connected burglar alarm panel, so what's the issue?

most of the security systems around here have a "wall wart" style transformer that is plugged into a receptacle, personally, I think it is a poor design, but what do I know, Im not a security specialist:roll:

 

[joebell]

Change

Change

I highly doubt they would ever let a cord be buried out of site.

I'm not saying bury the cord. I think there are instances that could warrant the use of the cord if say it is within XX # of feet of the receptacle ( if there is in fact a cord listed for this application). 6' sounds like a good number.


Joe

 

[ron]

ultramegabob,
I'm wondering that if the wall wart is plugged in to the receptacle, the low voltage cable/cord coming off of it is now covered by 725 and not 400 and may be okay.

 

[dnem]

ultramegabob,
I'm wondering that if the wall wart is plugged in to the receptacle, the low voltage cable/cord coming off of it is now covered by 725 and not 400 and may be okay.

The prohibition is against the cord not the receptacle. . If you have a receptacle with a plug in transformer and low voltage cable leaving the transformer, there's no issue, no violation.

I highly doubt they would ever let a cord be buried out of site.

Depends on who proposes it and what kind of multimedia presentation they give to the CMP.