Straight blade plug held by ties

[ron]

Here's the situation.
Client likes secure plugs to prevent accidental removal.
Standard NEMA 5-20R and 5-20P with the plug held in place with long wire ties wrapped around the plug and the back of the receptacle box.

Code compliant?

 

[earlydean]

Re: Straight blade plug held by ties

It would be NEC code compliant, but may cause some harm to the equipment if someone tripped over a cord. How can we enforce common sense?
Let this one go and repair any damage when and if it occurs.

 

[steve66]

Re: Straight blade plug held by ties

That wouldn't be any different (tripping hazzard wise) than a locking plug, would it?

Steve

 

[bill addiss]

Re: Straight blade plug held by ties

Here's a visual to go along with this:
(Ron sent me this picture)

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Straight blade plug held by ties

I think if the cord-and-plug connection is the means of disconnect for the equipment, then you would have a problem.

 

[ron]

Re: Straight blade plug held by ties

The equipment does not require a means of disconnect, they are computer servers.