From the archives, this was last discussed in 2003. I am not interested in polling the real need for this or the wisdom - My client thinks this is truly a stroke of genius! Probably wired when the house was built. My concern: Is there a way to make this installation code compliant?
Duplex outlet in Bathroom Vanity Drawer
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I think that you could install the outlet behind the drawer and perhaps let the homeowner add a plug strip. Mind you that a receptacle at the counter will still be needed, IMO
K8MHZ
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What part is not compliant?
We can't see how it is connected. Something other than NMS may have been used. I see nothing in 406 that says a receptacle can't be in a drawer.
We can't see how it is connected. Something other than NMS may have been used. I see nothing in 406 that says a receptacle can't be in a drawer.
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No but rubber cord cannot be used and nm would be questionable and must be supported near the box. NM is not meant for flexibility.
To me this picture is not realistic.
Maybe so prior to anyone moving into the house.
Now if you'd pile all of the Razors,Razorblades,Q-Tips,Hairbrushes,Toothpaste,Cottonballs,Hairpins, Rollers and other items on the floor that you had to take out to get to the receptacle to plug in the hair dryer that usually ends up on top of the counter and close the frayed cord into the drawer then it would look a lot more realistic, and you could argue the dangers instead of the advantages.
Just havin a little fun with this one. No offense.
K8MHZ
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THHW in LFNC?
renosteinke
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What's wrong with using a rubber cord? Such cords are allowed where flexibility is required -and the drawer motion certainly requires flexibility. Plus, the conductors are stranded; I don't like solid wires where there's a need for flexibility.
Were this a manufactured item, the product would likely have simple wires run inside either a plastic spiral-wrap or a woven tube; just look inside any industrial control panel for examples.
Were this a manufactured item, the product would likely have simple wires run inside either a plastic spiral-wrap or a woven tube; just look inside any industrial control panel for examples.
K8MHZ
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I don't see 400.7 as allowing it. Connection of moving parts? Maybe....but connection of a moving receptacle?
I am not saying that it wouldn't be safe if secured properly and was provided with strain relief. I just don't see the code allowing it.
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