Flexible Cords and Cables

400.4 TypesFlexible cords and flexible cables shall conform to the description in Table 400.4. The use of flexible cords and flexible cables other than those in Table 400.4 shall require permission by the authority having jurisdiction.

Flexible Cords and Cables

400.7 Uses Permitted(A) Uses . Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for the following: (11) Between an existing receptacle outlet

and an inlet, where the inlet provides power to an additional single receptacle outlet. The wiring interconnecting the inlet to the single receptacle outlet shall be a Chapter 3 wiring method. The inlet, receptacle outlet, and Chapter 3 wiring method, including the flexible cord and fittings, shall be a listed assembly specific for this application.

Receptacles, Cord Connectors,

and Attachment Plugs (Caps) 406.5 Receptacle Mounting

Receptacles shall be mounted in identified boxes or assemblies. The boxes or assemblies shall be securely fastened in place unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code. Screws used for the purpose of attaching receptacles to a box shall be of the type provided with a listed receptacle, or shall be machine screws having 32 threads per inch or part of listed assemblies or systems, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Receptacles, Cord Connectors,

and Attachment Plugs (Caps) 406.12 Tamper-Resistant

ReceptaclesTamper-resistant receptacles shall be installed as specified in 406.12(A) through (C).(A) Dwelling Units. In all areas specified in 210.52, all nonlocking-type 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.(B) Guest Rooms and Guest Suites of Hotels and Motels. All nonlocking-type 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles located in guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.(C) Child Care Facilities. In all child care facilities, all nonlocking-type 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.

F.Y.I.Statistics from 2005 indicated that approximately 89 percent of electrical burn and shock incidents occurred among children 6 years of age or less. The requirements for tamper-resistant receptacles ensure that children will be protected in all types of environments — in closely supervised areas, such as pediatric care locations and child care facilities, and in less structured, residential environments. Tamper-resistant construction provides the most effective and permanent means of preventing children from inserting foreign objects into receptacles. These receptacles are recognized in the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Child Care Center Design Guide (PBS100--July 1993) as a critical design feature for child care areas.

Receptacles, Cord Connectors,

and Attachment Plugs (Caps) 406.15 Dimmer-

Controlled Receptacles

A receptacle supplying lighting loads shall not be connected to a dimmer unless the plug/receptacle combination is a nonstandard configuration type that is specifically listed and identified for each such unique combination.

Luminaire Locations 410.10(F) Luminaires Installed

in or Under Roof Decking. Luminaires installed in exposed or concealed locations under metalcorrugated sheet roof decking shall be installed and supported so there is not less than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) measured from the lowest surface of the roof decking to the top of the luminaire.

Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less and Lighting

Equipment Connected to Class 2 Power Sources

411.1 ScopeThis article covers lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less and their associated components. This article also covers lighting equipment connected to a Class 2 power source.

Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less and Lighting

Equipment Connected to Class 2 Power Sources

411.3 Low-Voltage Lighting Systems

(A) General. Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less shall consist of an isolating power supply, low-voltage luminaires, and associated equipment that are all identified for the use. The output circuits of the power supply shall be rated for 25 amperes and 30 volts (42.4 volts peak) maximum under all load conditions.(B) Class 2. Listed Class 2 lighting equipment shall be rated in conformance with Chapter 9, Table 11(A) or Table 11(B).

Appliances 422.23 Tire

Inflation and Automotive Vacuum Machines

Tire inflation machines and automotive vacuum machines provided for public use shall be protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

Appliances 422.51 Vending Machines(A) Cord-and Plug-Connected. Cord-and plug-connected vending machines manufactured or remanufactured on or after January 1, 2005, shall include a ground-fault circuit interrupter as an integral part of the attachment plug or be located within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. Older vending machines manufactured or remanufactured prior to January 1, 2005, shall be connected to a GFCI-protected outlet.

Appliances 422.51 Vending Machines – (cont.)(B) Other Than Cord-and Plug-Connected. Vending machines not utilizing a cord and plug connection shall be connected to a ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected circuit.Informational Note: For further information, see ANSI/UL 541- 2010, Standard for Refrigerated Vending Machines, or ANSI/UL 751-2010, Standard for Vending Machines.

Storage Batteries 480.2

Definitions

Cell. The basic electrochemical unit, characterized by an anode and a cathode, used to receive, store, and deliver electrical energy.

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Container. A vessel that holds the plates, electrolyte, and other elements of a single unit in a battery.Informational Note: A container may be single-cell or multi-cell and is sometimes referred to in the industry as a “jar.”

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Electrolyte. The medium that provides the ion transport mechanism between the positive and negative electrodes of a cell.

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Intercell Connector. An electrically conductive bar or cable used to connect adjacent cells.

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Intertier Connector. An electrical conductor used to connect two cells on different tiers of the same rack or different shelves of the same rack.

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Nominal Voltage (Battery or Cell). The value assigned to a cell or battery of a given voltage class for the purpose of convenient designation. The operating voltage of the cell or battery may vary above or below this value.

Storage Batteries 480.2 Definitions – (cont.)

Terminal. That part of a cell, container, or battery to which an external connection is made (commonly identified as post, pillar, pole, or terminal post).

480.3 Battery and Cell Terminations

(A) Dissimilar Metals. Where mating dissimilar metals, antioxidant material suitable for the battery connection shall be used.Informational Note: The battery manufacturer’s installation and instruction manual can be used for guidance for acceptable materials.

480.3 Battery and Cell Terminations – (cont.)

(B) Intercell and Intertier Conductors and Connections. The ampacity of field-assembled intercell and intertier connectors and conductors shall be of such cross-sectional area that the temperature rise under maximum load conditions and at maximum ambient temperature shall not exceed the safe operating temperature of the conductor insulation or of the material of the conductor supports.

480.3 Battery and Cell Terminations – (cont.)

Informational Note: Conductors sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percent of maximum anticipated load, and where the maximum total voltage drop to the furthest point of connection does not exceed 5 percent, may not be appropriate for all battery applications. IEEE 1375-2003, Guide for the Protection of Stationary Battery Systems, provides guidance for overcurrent protection and associated cable sizing.

480.3 Battery and Cell Terminations – (cont.)

(C) Battery Terminals. Electrical connections to the battery, and the cable(s) between cells on separate levels or racks, shall not put mechanical strain on the battery terminals. Terminal plates shall be used where practicable.

480.9 Battery Locations (A) Ventilation. Provisions appropriate

to the battery technology shall be made for sufficient diffusion and ventilation of gases from the battery, if present, to prevent the accumulation of an explosive mixture.

Informational Note No. 1: See NFPA 1, Fire Code, Chapter 52, for ventilation considerations for specific battery chemistries.

Informational Note No. 2: Some battery technologies do not require ventilation.

480.9 Battery Locations – (cont.)

(B) Live Parts. Guarding of live parts shall comply with 110.27.(C) Spaces About Battery Systems. Spaces about battery systems shall comply with 110.26. Working space shall be measured from the edge of the battery cabinet, racks, or trays. For battery racks, there shall be a minimum clearance of 25 mm (1 in.) between a cell container and any wall or structure on the side not requiring access for maintenance. Battery stands shall be permitted to contact adjacent walls or structures, provided that the battery shelf has a free air space for not less than 90 percent of its length. Informational Note: Additional space is often

needed to accommodate battery hoisting equipment, tray removal, or spill containment.

480.9 Battery Locations – (cont.)

(D) Top Terminal Batteries. Where top terminal batteries are installed on tiered racks, working space in accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions shall be provided between the highest point on a cell and the row or ceiling above that point. Informational Note: Battery

manufacturer’s installation instructions typically define how much top working space is necessary for a particular battery model.

480.9 Battery Locations – (cont.)

(E) Egress. A personnel door(s) intended for entrance to, and egress from, rooms designated as battery rooms shall open in the direction of egress and shall be equipped with listed panic hardware.

(F) Piping in Battery Rooms. Gas piping shall not be permitted in dedicated battery rooms.

480.9 Battery Locations – (cont.)

(G) Illumination. Illumination shall be provided for working spaces containing battery systems. The lighting outlets shall not be controlled by automatic means only. Additional lighting outlets shall not be required where the work space is illuminated by an adjacent light source. The location of luminaires shall not:(1) Expose personnel to energized battery components while performing maintenance on the luminaires in the battery space; or(2) Create a hazard to the battery upon failure of the luminaire.

QUIZ 4 GOES HERE