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In Reply to: The best ac inlet - no inlet at all? posted by steppe on December 17, 2006 at 10:19:19:
A permanently wired cable being exposed in a living area of a home is a violation of the NEC (National Electric Code.) Such a cable in an exposed area should be in conduit or BX if it is permanently attached to the electrical circuit.The reason for this requirement is that a regular appliance cord or extension cord can be damaged, creating a fire or shock hazard. If plugged in to a wall socket, a damaged cable can be quickly unplugged. If permanently wired, this would require locating the breaker panel, shutting off power and then disassembling the wall circuit to fix the cable. The NEC contemplates that cords in a living area are exposed to a number of hazards that could damage the insulation.
That said, it is not likely you'll find yourself reported to the local building inspector. They generally don't spend much time looking for amateur home wiring violators, though it could be an issue if you sell your house or have an inspection for some other reason.
(Not looking for a debate on the NEC, just trying to pass on some info. What you do in your house is your business.)
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