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Maine has additional state-specific resources including laws, rules, and most common electrical law violations based on the 2020 National electrical Code (NEC).

See below section or click on the following link to view all of the most common electrical violations in Maine: Common Law Violations

Common 2020 National Electrical Code Violations:

Improper use of flexible cords. [400.7 and 400.8]

Among other uses, flexible cords cannot be used:

Over suspended ceilings
As a replacement for permanent wiring methods
Where run through holes in walls or ceilings
Where attached to building surfaces
Where concealed by walls floors or ceilings
Where subject to physical damage.

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

Which of the following is true of flexible cords?

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	A:	Flexible cords are permitted above a suspended ceiling.
	B:	Flexible cords are NOT permitted above a suspended ceiling.
	C:	Flexible cords are permitted as a replacement for permanent wiring methods.
	D:	Flexible cords are permitted where concealed by walls floors or ceilings.

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