1910.305(g): Flexible cords and cables

(g) Flexible cords and cables — 3,738 citations

(1) Use of flexible cords and cables. Open (g)(1) 2,566 citations

(i) Flexible cords and cables shall be approved for conditions of use and location. Open (g)(1)(i) 20 citations

(ii) Flexible cords and cables may be used only for: Open (g)(1)(ii) 9 citations

(A) Pendants; 5 citations

(B) Wiring of fixtures;

(C) Connection of portable lamps or appliances; 1 citations

(D) Portable and mobile signs;

(E) Elevator cables;

(F) Wiring of cranes and hoists;

(G) Connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their frequent interchange;

(H) Prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration;

(I) Appliances where the fastening means and mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maintenance and repair;

(J) Data processing cables approved as a part of the data processing system;

(K) Connection of moving parts; and

(L) Temporary wiring as permitted in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(iii) If used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(C), (g)(1)(ii)(G), or (g)(1)(ii)(I) of this section, the flexible cord shall be equipped with an attachment plug and shall be energized from an approved receptacle outlet. Open (g)(1)(iii) 14 citations

(iv) Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used: Open (g)(1)(iv) 2,522 citations

(A) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; Open (g)(1)(iv)(a) 1,437 citations

(B) Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; Open (g)(1)(iv)(b) 267 citations

(C) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings; Open (g)(1)(iv)(c) 145 citations

(D) Where attached to building surfaces; Open (g)(1)(iv)(d) 225 citations

(E) Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors; or Open (g)(1)(iv)(e) 12 citations

(F) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this subpart.

(v) Flexible cords used in show windows and showcases shall be Type S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, or STOO, except for the wiring of chain-supported lighting fixtures and supply cords for portable lamps and other merchandise being displayed or exhibited.

(2) Identification, splices, and terminations. Open (g)(2) 1,172 citations

(i) A conductor of a flexible cord or cable that is used as a grounded conductor or an equipment grounding conductor shall be distinguishable from other conductors. Types S, SC, SCE, SCT, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, and STOO flexible cords and Types G, G-GC, PPE, and W flexible cables shall be durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.) with the type designation, size, and number of conductors.

(ii) Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced. Open (g)(2)(ii) 173 citations

(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws. Open (g)(2)(iii) 997 citations