USE OF FLEXIBLE CORDS - NEC 2017, Section 400.10(A)(8)

[Smart Electrons]

I've see a house start to freeze up because the teenage kid was vacuuming in the basement and plugged in to the nearest receptacle (the furnace), forgetting to plug the furnace back in. Our jurisdiction has never allowed plug-in cords. Hardwired always.

 

[mtnelect]

As a side side note
Is that 4" aluminum duct on the left exhausting bath fan into attic?

It's exhausting to a roof vent that is outside the photo view. But this one is venting into the attic. To the upper left you can just see the exhaust fan junction box.

 

[Strathead]

Seems to meet 210.70(C). All it requires is a lighting outlet that has wall switch controlled near the entrance. Doesn't require a luminaire to be present.

Regretfully, that argument is why the code is getting bigger and bigger every year.

Mod Note: I sure hope the N word was just a legitmate typo.

 

[Strathead]

Regretfully, that argument is why the code is getting bigger and bigger every year.

Mod Note: I sure hope the N word was just a legitmate typo.

Seriously? I can’t believe my iPad spell check would have allowed it. Thank you for the edit!

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Imo, there is no way the install pictured is compliant. Seriously cord or not the wire is sitting on the attic floor and is susceptible to damage.

I would really check the installation instruction.