ECN Forum Forums Code Related Discussion NEC & other Code issues Extension cords

Calling an extension cord temporary wiring is, IMuHO, an absurdity. You will have a tough time convincing me that the intent of the Code Making Panel was to apply the rules for "Temporary Installations" to UL listed extension cords. I just cant see the laying out of an extension cord as an "installation." I think that this issue is ripe for a formal interpretation.
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Tom H

IMuHO = In My unHumble Opinion. If it were merely my humble opinion would I even utter it let alone defend it?

tdhorne ---

I agree with you.

It all comes down to:

Do you use a GFCI or risk the cost of proving your position is correct?

Tom,
It really doesn't matter what the CMP would tell us, because if it is used by an employee, OSHA tells us that the cord must have GFCI protection.
Don