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// CODE SNIPPET

1910.305(g) Flexible Cords and Cables

OSHA 1910 General Industry > S Electrical > 1910.305 Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use > 1910.305(g) Flexible Cords and Cables
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1910.305(g)(1) Use of Flexible Cords and Cables

1910.305(g)(1)(i)

Flexible cords and cables shall be approved for conditions of use and location.

1910.305(g)(1)(iii)

If used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)(C), (g)(1)(ii)(G), or (g)(1)(ii)(I) of this section, the flexible cord shall be equipped with an attachment plug and shall be energized from an approved receptacle outlet.

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)

Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cables may not be used:

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A)

As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(B)

Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors;

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(C)

Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings;

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(D) Where Attached to Building Surfaces

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(E)

Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors; or

1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(F)

Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this subpart.

1910.305(g)(1)(v)

Flexible cords used in show windows and showcases shall be Type S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, or STOO, except for the wiring of chain-supported lighting fixtures and supply cords for portable lamps and other merchandise being displayed or exhibited.

1910.305(g)(1)(ii) Flexible Cords and Cables May Be Used Only For:

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(A) Pendants

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(B) Wiring of Fixtures

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(C) Connection of Portable Lamps or Appliances

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(D) Portable and Mobile Signs

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(E) Elevator Cables

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(F) Wiring of Cranes and Hoists

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(G)

Connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their frequent interchange;

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(H)

Prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration;

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(I)

Appliances where the fastening means and mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maintenance and repair;

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(J)

Data processing cables approved as a part of the data processing system;

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(K) Connection of Moving Parts; And

1910.305(g)(1)(ii)(L)

Temporary wiring as permitted in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

1910.305(g)(2) Identification, Splices, and Terminations

1910.305(g)(2)(i)

A conductor of a flexible cord or cable that is used as a grounded conductor or an equipment grounding conductor shall be distinguishable from other conductors. Types S, SC, SCE, SCT, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, and STOO flexible cords and Types G, G-GC, PPE, and W flexible cables shall be durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.) with the type designation, size, and number of conductors.

1910.305(g)(2)(iii)

Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

1910.305(g)(2)(ii)

Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.

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