ECN Electrical Forum - Discussion Forums for Electricians, Inspectors and Related Professionals
ECN Shout Chat
ShoutChat
Recent Posts
Do we need grounding?
by tortuga - 03/18/24 08:39 PM
240V only in a home and NEC?
by tortuga - 03/18/24 04:29 PM
Cordless Tools: The Obvious Question
by renosteinke - 03/14/24 08:05 PM
Test Post
by sabrown - 03/06/24 05:29 PM
Solar PV Wiring Errors
by renosteinke - 03/02/24 09:12 PM
New in the Gallery:
This is a new one
This is a new one
by timmp, September 24
Few pics I found
Few pics I found
by timmp, August 15
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 94 guests, and 11 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
#77662 07/09/01 01:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,116
Likes: 4
Member
Posted for JP

Quote
Is there a new regulation/standard that requires businesses to replace the old armored caps, or attachment plugs, with the newer plastic type? Cannot find anything in regulations.

Thanks,
JP


Bill
Stay up to Code with the Latest NEC:


>> 2023 NEC & Related Reference & Exam Prep
2023 NEC & Related Reference & Study Guides

Pass Your Exam the FIRST TIME with the Latest NEC & Exam Prep

>> 2020 NEC & Related Reference & Study Guides
 

#77663 07/11/01 03:19 AM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,749
Member
See Section 410-56(g)

"(g) Attachment Plugs. All 15- and 20-ampere attachment plugs and connectors shall be constructed so that there are no exposed current-carrying parts except the prongs, blades, or pins.

The cover for wire terminations shall be a part, which is essential for the operation of an attachment plug or connector (dead-front construction).


Joe Tedesco, NEC Consultant
#77664 07/11/01 05:02 AM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,392
S
Member
80-9(b) in 2002, Existing Installations

basically, if the AHJ determines it's a hazard it goes...

#77665 07/11/01 05:04 AM
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,392
S
Member
80-9(b) in 2002. Existing Installations.


Basicaly, if the AHJ determines it's a hazard, it hits the road...


Link Copied to Clipboard
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5