Extension cord use

[jgromkoski (John Gromkoski, License No. 16000020183)]

Am I correct in stating that extension cords are not allowed to supply permanently mounted fixtures? Even if they are not buried or penetrating through the wall? I am sure the connection at the ceiling junction box is improper.

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

Extension cords through walls

[Jim_Port]

I don’t think I have ever heard of a fan that is listed for use with a swag kit, nor is the mounting method likely compliant.

The use of the swag kit into the extension cord is improper.

[gromicko (Nick Gromicko, CMI)]

www.nachi.org/comsop.htm 6.5.8.S

[rmeier2 (Robert Meier)]

This is what the 2008 NEC has to say. Most improper usage falls under condition (1).

400.8 Uses Not Permitted.
Unless specifically permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following:
**(1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure **
(2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors
(3) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings
(4) Where attached to building surfaces
Exception to (4): Flexible cord and cable shall be permitted to be attached to building surfaces in accordance with the provisions of 368.56(B)
(5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located above suspended or dropped ceilings
(6) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this Code
(7) Where subject to physical damage

[jgromkoski (John Gromkoski, License No. 16000020183)]

@gromicko

www.nachi.org/comsop.htm 6.5.8.S

This was not a commercial property. Would there be a difference though on whether it was allowed or not?

[jgromkoski (John Gromkoski, License No. 16000020183)]

Thanks all. I’ve got the answer I was looking for.

[jhugenroth (Joe Hugenroth)]

From yesterday

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I see this all the time. They also ran a cord from this receptacle through the outside wall of the garage to power a fountain

[jhugenroth (Joe Hugenroth)]

From yesterday. I see this all the time

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

@Jim_Port

I don’t think I have ever heard of a fan that is listed for use with a swag kit, nor is the mounting method likely compliant.

The use of the swag kit into the extension cord is improper.

I would agree with this.

But I see Ceiling Fans with a Swag Kit here in AZ all the time, often to a Switched Outlet.

(Can’t really use Nicks made up guide as reference for anything either.)

[jbushart (James H. Bushart)]

@jgromkoski

Am I correct in stating that extension cords are not allowed to supply permanently mounted fixtures?

Yes.

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

Is it a Permanent Fixture if it is not hard wired?

[jhugenroth (Joe Hugenroth)]

@bkelly2

Is it a Permanent Fixture if it is not hard wired?

A classic “Catch 22”