Our city has a program where low income homeowners can get repairs which the city subsidizes. All repairs must comply with the IRC. For washing machine receptacles it states: "Readily accessible clothes washer receptacles shall be of special type not commonly used on most electric apparatuses, and in such cases a cord cap shall be provided to match said receptacle". My interpretation is I must use a twist lock if the receptacle is not located behind the machine, and below the top of the machine as well. Anyone familiar with this rule? Is it in the 02 NEC?
By the way, it says I must provide a matching cord cap but is doesn't say I must install it [Linked Image]