- Location
- Windsor, CO NEC: 2017
- Occupation
- Service Manager
1.) NEC Section/Paragraph: 400.1
2.) Proposal Recommends: [new text]
3.) Proposal: Add the following statement to Section 400.1:
This article shall not apply to listed extension cords that comprise a complete unit, with cap and plug.
4.) Substantiation: It is commonly perceived by users of this Code that it is illegal to run a factory assembled extension cord through a doorway for temporary use, per 400.8.
This plays a role in the application of several other articles, such as 210.63, where receptacles are required within 25' for servicing of equipment. Given the infrequent nature of such tasks, it is reasonable for a receptacle inside a structure to serve this purpose.
I am submitting a coordinating proposal for section 210.63 to address the fact that GFCI protection shall be required for indoor receptacles that are intended to also serve this purpose.
It would clarify that the NEC's requirements end at the fixed premises wiring, regardless of what temporary conditions may arise in the use of that system.
In addition, current standard practices in many parts of the country involve erecting a temporary service on site, demanding the use of extension cords for the contruction of a new structure. Under the current text of the code, it would be illegal for workers to plug into a temp outside and run a cord into the structure to work.
[ August 21, 2005, 10:42 AM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]
2.) Proposal Recommends: [new text]
3.) Proposal: Add the following statement to Section 400.1:
This article shall not apply to listed extension cords that comprise a complete unit, with cap and plug.
4.) Substantiation: It is commonly perceived by users of this Code that it is illegal to run a factory assembled extension cord through a doorway for temporary use, per 400.8.
This plays a role in the application of several other articles, such as 210.63, where receptacles are required within 25' for servicing of equipment. Given the infrequent nature of such tasks, it is reasonable for a receptacle inside a structure to serve this purpose.
I am submitting a coordinating proposal for section 210.63 to address the fact that GFCI protection shall be required for indoor receptacles that are intended to also serve this purpose.
It would clarify that the NEC's requirements end at the fixed premises wiring, regardless of what temporary conditions may arise in the use of that system.
In addition, current standard practices in many parts of the country involve erecting a temporary service on site, demanding the use of extension cords for the contruction of a new structure. Under the current text of the code, it would be illegal for workers to plug into a temp outside and run a cord into the structure to work.
[ August 21, 2005, 10:42 AM: Message edited by: georgestolz ]
