Fire code of New York State
Section 605
Electrical Equipment, Wiring and Hazards
605.4 Multiplug adapters
Multiplug adapters, such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not complying with chapter 27 of the building code of New York State shall be prohibited
605.4.1 Power tap design
Relocatable power taps shall be of the polarized or grounded type, equipped with over current protection, and shall be listed.
605.4.2 Power supply
Relocatable power taps shall be directly connected to a permanently installed receptacle.
605.4.3 Installation
Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors of floor coverings or be subject to environmental or physical damage.
605.5 Extension chords
Extension cords and flexible chords shall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances.
605.5.1 Power supply
Extension cords shall be plugged directly into an approver receptacle, power tap or multiplug adapter and, except for approved multiplug extension cords, shall serve only one portable appliance
605.5.2 Ampacity
The ampacity of the extension cords shall not be less than the rated capacity of the portable appliance supplied by the cord.
605.5.3 Maintenance
Extension chords shall be maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.
605.5.4 Grounding
Extension cords shall be grounded when serving grounded portable appliances
605.6 Unapproved conditions
Open junction boxes and open –wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes.
605.7 Appliances
Electrical appliances and fixtures shall be tested and listed in published reports of inspected electrical equipment by an approved agency and installed in accordance with all instructions included as part of such listing.
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