The Use of Flexible Cords and Cables.

NH 2022-2023 Licensing Concerns and Deficiencies. Many ceiling mounted projectors are installed incorrectly with the flexible projector cord penetrating the ceiling tile to plug into an above grid receptacle. This recessed box is plenum rated and creates a code compliant way to plug in the projector without the flexible cord being exposed in the space above the suspended ceiling.
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NH 2022-2023 Licensing Concerns and Deficiencies. Many ceiling mounted projectors are installed incorrectly with the flexible projector cord penetrating the ceiling tile to plug into an above grid receptacle. This recessed box is plenum rated and creates a code compliant way to plug in the projector without the flexible cord being exposed in the space above the suspended ceiling.

2022-2023 License and Installation Concerns Bulletin.

The Electricians' Licensing Board in conjunction with the State Electrical Inspectors, municipal electrical & building inspectors & other representatives of the electrical industry in the State of New Hampshire have put together this list of common licensing and installation concerns and problems encountered by the Board's office staff relative to the State's licensing law RSA 319-C and the administrative rules.

6. The use of Flexible Cords and Flexible Cables.

Flexible cords and flexible cables, located in Chapter 4 of the Code, are not a Chapter 3 General Wiring Method. Unless specifically allowed elsewhere in the Code, the usage of flexible cords, flexible cables and power supply cords must adhere to the requirements in the “Uses Permitted” and “Uses Not Permitted” sections. The three most common violations are:

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The Use of Flexible Cords and Cables.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following flexible cord installations is code compliant?

A: A flexible cord for a condensate pump installed adjacent to an air conditioner above a suspended ceiling.
B: A flexible cord exposed above a suspended ceiling for an overhead projector mounted to the ceiling.
C: A flexible cord above a suspended ceiling, contained within an enclosure for use in Other Spaces Used for Environmental Air as permitted by 300.22(C)(3).
D: A flexible cord that passes through a wall to connect to a receptacle on the other side.
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