JBD:
You stated:
"My point is that there are several places in the NEC that allow cords to fixed equipment.
400.7(A) only requires cord connectors for 3 of its 10 possible situations. So it is clear that cords can be used from one utilization device to another.
So another question is "what is a pendant", as it pertains to 400.7(A)(1)? Is it any vertical riser? We know plugs and receptacles are not required, because 400.7(B) does not apply to it."
Your statement regarding 400.7 (A); I cannot understand what you mean!
There is no definition for "pendant" in Art. 100. I know of a 'pendant', as a control station, like for a rolling OH crane with various buttons or switches; in flex cord, into a strain relief connector.
There are probably 'pendant' receptacles, but, I have not seen any.
John
