Okay, I’m not even close to a fire inspector so I need you guys to help me out. This was an inspection performed by our FD at our municipal building. A lot of the comments on the report I understand but need help on interpreting what is being asked on a specific violation.
Here is the exact wording on the report.
The use of extension cords/multiplug outlets. An extension chord may be utilized: if it is plugged into a wall outlet only and supplies only one appliance or device. At no time can it be hooked in series with other extension cords/multiplug adaptors. It must be of sufficient size to handle the needs of the device and placed in a way that it is not in an area susceptible to damage or wear. Multiplug adaptors may be used with the plug directly into the wall socket and 1 item only plugged into each socket. The use of an extension cord or multiplug box in series is prohibited. In both of these items are utilized for temporary wiring for temporary wiring for equipment/devices that are mobile (ie: computers, adding machines, etc.) They (temporary wiring) cannot be substituted for permanent wiring (ie: devices mounted to walls, desks, etc.)
Example: Multiple appliances 1 extension chord Ed's office.
Example: Temp wiring/permanent: 6 plug adapter mounted to wall in telephone room.
Example: Stephanie office extension chord mounted to wall.
I understand everything except the last sentence of this part....
The use of an extension cord or multiplug box in series is prohibited. If both of these items are utilized for temporary wiring for equipment/devices that are mobile (ie: computers, adding machines, etc.) They (temporary wiring) cannot be substituted for permanent wiring (ie: devices mounted to walls, desks, etc.)
I think he is saying that you cannot connect a extension chord into a surge protector and use it as permanent wiring.
OR in the case of the telephone room where there is a 6 outlet plug inserted into a 2 gang outlet then that is not allowed.
However you can use a surge protector IF you don't attach another extension chord or surge protector in series with it.
So.....2 gang outlet, plug a surge protector plugged into that for...computer, monitor, printer, adding machine, phone charger, is okay.
Is that what I am reading? I know it would be easy to call and ask him...I'm just wanting you fire code guys take on it!
By the way...my office passed inspection.... :shock:
Here is the exact wording on the report.
The use of extension cords/multiplug outlets. An extension chord may be utilized: if it is plugged into a wall outlet only and supplies only one appliance or device. At no time can it be hooked in series with other extension cords/multiplug adaptors. It must be of sufficient size to handle the needs of the device and placed in a way that it is not in an area susceptible to damage or wear. Multiplug adaptors may be used with the plug directly into the wall socket and 1 item only plugged into each socket. The use of an extension cord or multiplug box in series is prohibited. In both of these items are utilized for temporary wiring for temporary wiring for equipment/devices that are mobile (ie: computers, adding machines, etc.) They (temporary wiring) cannot be substituted for permanent wiring (ie: devices mounted to walls, desks, etc.)
Example: Multiple appliances 1 extension chord Ed's office.
Example: Temp wiring/permanent: 6 plug adapter mounted to wall in telephone room.
Example: Stephanie office extension chord mounted to wall.
I understand everything except the last sentence of this part....
The use of an extension cord or multiplug box in series is prohibited. If both of these items are utilized for temporary wiring for equipment/devices that are mobile (ie: computers, adding machines, etc.) They (temporary wiring) cannot be substituted for permanent wiring (ie: devices mounted to walls, desks, etc.)
I think he is saying that you cannot connect a extension chord into a surge protector and use it as permanent wiring.
OR in the case of the telephone room where there is a 6 outlet plug inserted into a 2 gang outlet then that is not allowed.
However you can use a surge protector IF you don't attach another extension chord or surge protector in series with it.
So.....2 gang outlet, plug a surge protector plugged into that for...computer, monitor, printer, adding machine, phone charger, is okay.
Is that what I am reading? I know it would be easy to call and ask him...I'm just wanting you fire code guys take on it!
By the way...my office passed inspection.... :shock: