Thanks everyone for the help. After reading everyone's opinions and searching through code gave me some good incite. I agree 110.3B calls out use equipment for what is listed for such as PC for outdoor lights , signage etc. 401.14 does not specifically call out PC but does say only load switching devices to what they are rated for. 600.6b calls out switches , flashers, etc. shall be rated for inductive loads or have current rating twice the load.
With all that being said in this situation i feel as long as your PC is rated for the load you are abiding by code requirements or using a PC for a contactor coil is also a viable option.