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21 Comments on Extension cords through walls
Hi Nathan
Not too suprising as years ago when working as the installer for Sears I was changing out a microhood and noticed that the wall had extension plugs running through it.
I immediatly informed the owner and he told me the entire house had been run that way and he did not find out till after moving in.
Still he never changed it.(strange).Talk about a death trap.
Great Post. The saddest thing is, these folks really do not have any idea how dangerous it is to create a situation such as the one pictured. That is why inspections are needed in every home transaction. Did you post this to the real-estate community blogs? I think with more articles like this they will more and more see the need to "STRONGLY" recommend an inspection.
Blessings, Mike
Not uncommon to see around here either. I don't think they understand and I often get that look, "who gives a hoot" are you stupid!
Oh well, we keep trying and writing
Well guys and gals since I have been drafted to do a presentation for first time buyers tommorow , with short notice, I will be doing part of it as home owner safety.
I have been in thousands of homes over the years and know that the less funds people have the more likely they are to do it themselves.
This pic will make a good addition though I prepared it for this blog.(I was way over due for one)
My other big worry is carbon Monoxide and the practice of leaving the stove burners on along with the oven.
This is often done with small kids running around.
We sometimes forget not everyone knows what we do.(no matter how simple)
They forgot one important home improvement thing. Duct Tape. Oh... and bailing wire. Two things. :-)
Hey I love duct tape.
Not sure why I do .
If the television is using its original power cord, and the cord makes a short run through an interior sheetrock to sheet rock wall, between two studs, and the owner knows of the cables location, the cable is no hazzard at all.
The problem lies with leaving the cord in the wall for the next buyer, which most likely would not happen in this situation, unless the current owner is leaving the tv with the house.
Even if a nail pierced this cable from say, hanging a picture, it should pop the breaker as in-wall romex would. And if the cord is rated correctly for the device, there is zero chance that it will heat up enough to cause a fire. That sort of amperage would cause the homes breaker to kick off. That is, if this cord is plugged into a correctly installed outlet.
I generally agree with your opinion on this issue though.
I am going to add, that it is technically not in violation of the code you are refering to, unless the extension cord is hardwired to the homes electrical system. Having the cord plugged into the wall or surge protector, then making the run through the wall, as seen in your picture, is no more a violation of the code then if would be to have an extension cord run behind a piece of furniture. Extension cords are supposed to technically be visible, so you can ensure they are not being damaged. Let's be realistic though. When asking an electrician about the above example, you are going to get the "technically" answer, because the code has a grey area. This technically is acceptable, but not the safest route.
Rob, explain that to the many families suffering from loss of a loved one in a fire.
I hope you are not a Electrician or an Inspector.
Look up the term arc.
Hi Bob, another great post it amazing to me what some people will do not to call a electrician.
I just had one on Sunday ,where they ran an extension cord through wire mold that was plugged in to an recepticle above the kitchen cabinet and ended in another cabinet at he other end.
I almost missed it ,and same place had a powerstrip plugged in and mounted on the side of the island counter ,but no source seen as it ended inside the wall somewhere.
I will post pics later ,but need to get some sleep for tommorows 6 unit inspection.
I am suprised to be fairly busy in December.
Bob there is no need to explain such a thing to any victims. I do not need to look up the term Arc either. I am not recommending someone to do what you show in your example just because there is a grey area in the code. As I said earlier, i don't recommend it. I am simply saying, apparently you can get away with the example you show. Unfortunately, it is being done all over the place.
I have also seen some situations where people use a "romex extension cord" through the wall for there tv, made from two plug heads (male and female), and a piece of romex.
There is no grey area.
It is not allowed.
It is not allowed.
Both OSHA and the NEC are adament in stating that extension cords should not be used as permanant conductors or be run through walls.
I am not sure why you would continue to be in denial on this subject?
Please go here to read .
http://tees.tamu.edu/index.jsp?page=trc_flex_elec
We always had problems when I was in the Navy because no one understood the word "temporary". If you used an extension cord, you needed to unplug it when you went home for the night. Unfortunately, some places are open 24-7 and to run the equipment you need an electrical outlet. Doesn't help when the place burns down. Every rule or regulation is written with someones blood on it.
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