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Posted by terry on May 4, 2008, 3:02 pm
>
> > The host cut a hole in the wall to recess the unit and also cut the
> > plug off the cord, fed it through a hole in a stud and said "We could
> > plug the unit into an outlet, but we'll let the electrician wire it
> > into the existing outlet on the other side of this wall."
>
> > Is it code compliant to wire a small appliance in this manner? Can I
> > cut the plugs off my toaster oven, coffee maker, etc. and hardwire
> > them onto a junction box?
>
> No, it is not code compliant. =A0Flexible cord (article 400 of the NEC)
> is not to be used as a substitute for permanent premises wiring. =A0If
> the appliance has a junction box where the internal wiring is
> connected to the cord, then you could remove the whole cord and use an
> appropriate wiring method (as from Chapter 3 of the NEC) to connect
> the appliance junction box to your household junction box. =A0I'm not
> 100% sure that would even be OK, as you might be violating the UL
> listing of the appliance.
>
> Cheers, Wayne
Gosh; 'No'.
Nor in Canada either.
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