UV resistant cable

[Starbuc]

I have an inspector who is going to fail one of my jobs because I am using flexible cable (12/2 w/ground SO, SJ cable) that is not labeled as being UV rated to connect a piece of equipment outdoors

Is there a specific type of flexible cable that would be UV rated?

Is this a valid code issue?

 

[Buck Parrish]

This is a valid and common code issue. You will have to check with the manufactor.
While so is very good, I don't think it is sun rated. It would probably get brittle in a couple years.
Some uf is sun rated. Your best bet is to use thhn and put it in car flex.

 

[wireguru]

yes, the proper cord will say "sunlight resistant" on it (or in its documentation) get a cut sheet for the particular cord you used and you might be ok.

For cord that will last the longest outside, look at Carol Super Vu Tron.