Except where ___, flexible cords shall not be used unless specifically permitted.

Except where ___, flexible cords shall not be used unless specifically permitted.

• A. Used as a substitute for fixed wiring
• B. Run through holes in walls
• C. Attached to the building surface
• D. Used for pendants, wiring of luminaires, and the connection of portable lamps

Answer: (D)

Flexible cords are not allowed to serve as permanent wiring, because they’re designed for temporary or portable use and lack the protection and containment of fixed wiring. The only time they’re allowed is when they’re part of a fixture or device that’s meant to be cord-connected, such as pendants, the wiring of luminaires, and the connection of portable lamps. In these cases the cord is integral to the fixture and installed in a way that keeps it safe from damage and strain. The other scenarios describe uses that would expose cords to damage or create a non-permanent wiring path, which isn’t permitted. So the best answer is the one that reflects the permitted exception for those specific, cord-connected applications.

Flexible cords are not allowed to serve as permanent wiring, because they’re designed for temporary or portable use and lack the protection and containment of fixed wiring. The only time they’re allowed is when they’re part of a fixture or device that’s meant to be cord-connected, such as pendants, the wiring of luminaires, and the connection of portable lamps. In these cases the cord is integral to the fixture and installed in a way that keeps it safe from damage and strain.

The other scenarios describe uses that would expose cords to damage or create a non-permanent wiring path, which isn’t permitted. So the best answer is the one that reflects the permitted exception for those specific, cord-connected applications.