Virgil et all; no real 02' changes, it would seem that as long as your absconsa* is not "cord connected" , or "hanging" , or "pendant" that they are kosher within the 8x3 area.
This is interesting in that it would not be required to be GFI protected , and the others mentioned (410-4(d))would notqualify even if they were GFI protected....
* maybe we'd make more $$$ speaking latin?
BTW, my cats earn thier keep re;mouse patrol
[This message has been edited by sparky (edited 05-18-2002).]