The Electrical Code

210.50 General. This is the beginning to part three of branch circuits. This starts by referring to 210.52 through 210.64 which will be explained later. Remember the code is trying to protect you. That is the final equation to all this effort. “A” refers to a cord on devices that are permeant to the cord. Vs ends that look like they are bought from Home Depot. I did not want to make reference just to Home Depot but that is were I shop for my home, when it comes down to repairing stuff around the house. But if it bring you any pause the extension cords from Loews home improvement stores are just as good. And I am going to make a blog about the two in the future. “B” refers to flexible cords that do have plugs on them, and can be omitted as field conditions apply. “C” applies to specific equipment that needs power within 6 foot from the device.

“Receptacle outlets shall be installed as specified in 210.52 through 210.64.

Informational Note: See Informative Annex J for information regarding ADA accessibility design. (A) Cord Pendants. A cord connector that is supplied by a permanently connected cord pendant shall be considered a receptacle outlet.

(B) Cord Connections. A receptacle outlet shall be installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs are used. Where flexible cords are permitted to be permanently connected, receptacles shall be permitted to be omitted for such cords.

(C) Appliance Receptacle Outlets. Appliance receptacle outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliances, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the intended location of the appliance.”