Comments on: Does this Meet Code 7 http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346 Resources, Checklists, and Training for inspectors with NFPA and the ICC codes Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:46:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim Potter http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346/comment-page-1#comment-473 Tim Potter Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:33:56 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=346#comment-473 NFPA 70 400.8 Uses Not Permitted. Unless specifically permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following: (1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure (2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors (3) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings (4) Where attached to building surfaces Exception to (4): Flexible cord and cable shall be permitted to be attached to building surfaces in accordance with the provisions of 368.56(B) (5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located above suspended or dropped ceilings (6) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this Code (7) Where subject to physical damage NFPA 70
400.8 Uses Not Permitted. Unless specifically permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following:
(1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure
(2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors
(3) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
(4) Where attached to building surfaces

Exception to (4): Flexible cord and cable shall be permitted to be attached to building surfaces in accordance with the provisions of 368.56(B)
(5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located above suspended or dropped ceilings
(6) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this Code
(7) Where subject to physical damage

]]> By: Mike Lewis http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346/comment-page-1#comment-386 Mike Lewis Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:34:18 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=346#comment-386 NO. 2008 ed. of NEC in 400.8 is quite explicit of what is and is not allowed using flexible cords and cables. NO. 2008 ed. of NEC in 400.8 is quite explicit of what is and is not allowed using flexible cords and cables.

]]> By: Archie Koenemund http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346/comment-page-1#comment-380 Archie Koenemund Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:16:14 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=346#comment-380 Yes, an Electrical Code is required. Here in NM, even in the municipalities where there are inspectors, you can find almost any "unhealthy" wiring combination (even in new construction). Back in NYC, we used to find the cockloft space turned into living quarters with jury rigged wiring for lights, television and even space heaters. Additionally, we need INTEGRITY of the inspectors!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very lacking in most parts of NM and NYC. Yes, an Electrical Code is required. Here in NM, even in the municipalities where there are inspectors, you can find almost any “unhealthy” wiring combination (even in new construction). Back in NYC, we used to find the cockloft space turned into living quarters with jury rigged wiring for lights, television and even space heaters. Additionally, we need INTEGRITY of the inspectors!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very lacking in most parts of NM and NYC.

]]> By: Al Putnam http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346/comment-page-1#comment-377 Al Putnam Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:35:54 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=346#comment-377 #1 it violates the listing by modification, the unit is no longer UL listed. #2 unprotectected #3 no clamp on the box #4 it is additional work, not a repair, requires permit shall we go on? #1 it violates the listing by modification, the unit is no longer UL listed.
#2 unprotectected
#3 no clamp on the box
#4 it is additional work, not a repair, requires permit
shall we go on?

]]> By: Nick Markowitz Jr. http://inspector911.com/does-this-meet-code-7/346/comment-page-1#comment-376 Nick Markowitz Jr. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:09:50 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=346#comment-376 No it does not could cite several codes it fails to follow including wiring meant for temporary wiring being used permanently lack of proper bushing or connector and suport etc. A situation I see all the time just busted a a big alarm integration company from Pittsburgh other day for installing a fire alarm dialer and using an extension cord in the wall. NEC yes we need it as some one who does Fire Investigation well over 90% of all fires I encounter where electricity was involved it was because the wiring was improperly installed. Very rarely is electric ever involved when it is properly installed by a qualified or licensed electrician. Unfortunately you have many states like mine in Pa. where a license is only required in major city like Pittsburgh and Philly once your outside the city limits any one can do it and you need only call a 3rd party inspector which everyone does (right) No it does not could cite several codes it fails to follow including wiring meant for temporary wiring being used permanently lack of proper bushing or connector and suport etc. A situation I see all the time just busted a a big alarm integration company from Pittsburgh other day for installing a fire alarm dialer and using an extension cord in the wall.

NEC yes we need it as some one who does Fire Investigation well over 90% of all fires I encounter where electricity was involved it was because the wiring was improperly installed. Very rarely is electric ever involved when it is properly installed by a qualified or licensed electrician.
Unfortunately you have many states like mine in Pa. where a license is only required in major city like Pittsburgh and Philly once your outside the city limits any one can do it and you need only call a 3rd party inspector which everyone does (right)

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