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I like to be able to connect an electrical tool such as small vacuum cleaner to clean things on the attic or a light.
For convenience, I like to plug one end of this cord to an outlet on the ground level, then let it run straight up to a small hole on the ceiling to the attic. So, only a few feet of this cord will be below the ceiling, the remaining will be on the attic.
I ONLY plug this cord in the outlet when I am about to go up the attic to do some work (usually less than 40 mins).
When done, I unplug the cord from the outlet. This way, the cord on the attic has no electricity. To be even safer, I could put install a timer outlet so electricity will be cut off after a set time (45 mins for example).
My question: does this scenario violate NEC code ?
 
Not 100% sure about code violations, however it is a tried and tested method all around the world.
I would not recommend a timer on it though, the risk of being stranded in the dark when the timer runs out is far greater than accidentally leaving it on for a while.
 
Not 100% sure about code violations, however it is a tried and tested method all around the world.
I would not recommend a timer on it though, the risk of being stranded in the dark when the timer runs out is far greater than accidentally leaving it on for a while.
I do not worry about the light goes off due to time-out. My wife always hang around when I go in the attic, she can reset the timer every 30 min. On top of that, I have a head lamp (+ one extra), the power is mainly for other things (hand held vac, drill, etc..), the cordless version of these tools may not be strong enough.
 
I like to be able to connect an electrical tool such as small vacuum cleaner to clean things on the attic or a light.
For convenience, I like to plug one end of this cord to an outlet on the ground level, then let it run straight up to a small hole on the ceiling to the attic. So, only a few feet of this cord will be below the ceiling, the remaining will be on the attic.
I ONLY plug this cord in the outlet when I am about to go up the attic to do some work (usually less than 40 mins).
When done, I unplug the cord from the outlet. This way, the cord on the attic has no electricity. To be even safer, I could put install a timer outlet so electricity will be cut off after a set time (45 mins for example).
My question: does this scenario violate NEC code ?
As already been said don’t add a timer because you will be walking a fine line of code violations. The only thing I can think of as far as the code book there is no mention of what your doing except adding a Sleeve to protect your drop cord. Just keep doing what your doing and do not alter any electrical devices and you will be fine
 
As already been said don’t add a timer because you will be walking a fine line of code violations. The only thing I can think of as far as the code book there is no mention of what your doing except adding a Sleeve to protect your drop cord. Just keep doing what your doing and do not alter any electrical devices and you will be fine
If a timer outlet is a code violation, I WON'T DO IT. I like to stick to the NEC code.
 

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