Marc it may be a violation of 404.14(E)

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(E) Dimmer Switches. General-use dimmer switches shall be used only to control permanently installed incandescent luminaires (lighting fixtures) unless listed for the control of other loads and installed accordingly.
2002

I think it is Leviton that makes a special purpose outlet for this kind of application.

Bob

Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts