ELECTRICAL SAFETY DESIGN

Equipment for General Use - Flexible Cords and Cables

The standard for safe use of flexible cords is one of the most frequently violated electrical standards, particularly in smaller plants. There is a temptation to misuse flexible cords because they seem to offer a quick and easy way to carry electricity to where it is needed. The basic problem is that flexible cords generally are more vulnerable than the fixed wiring of the building. Flexible cords should not be:

Used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of the structure

Run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors

Run through doorways, windows, or similar openings

Attached to building surfaces

Concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors.

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Uses of Flexible Cords and Cables

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