Quick Hits

Episode 2: Interconnections & Lighting Accessories (605.5 – 605.6)

SLIDE 1 (HOOK / COVER) ⚡ NEC Quick Hit: Interconnections & Cubicle Lighting (Part 2) ⚡ 

How do you safely link modular office cubicles together? What are the strict cord rules for task lights attached to partitions? Let's check out Sections 605.5 and 605.6! 👇

SLIDE 2 (INTER-FURNISHING CONNECTIONS) Linking Contiguous Cubicles:

• Electrical connections between office furnishings can be made using flexible assemblies or flexible cords.

• Cord Specs: Must be extra-hard usage with 12 AWG or larger conductors (including an insulated EGC), mechanically contiguous, and not longer than 2 feet (600 mm).

SLIDE 3 (LIGHTING ACCESSORY RULES) Task Lighting & Receptacle Bans:

• Cord Length: Cord-connected lighting accessories must be listed, max 2.7 m (9 ft) long, min 18 AWG, and equipped with an equipment grounding conductor (unless powered by a Class 2 low-voltage source).

• No Receptacles: Receptacles shall not be permitted in office furnishing lighting accessories!

SLIDE 4 (WRAP-UP) 💡 Apprentice Pro-Tip: 

Never attempt to daisy-chain modular office cords beyond their listed limits or install receptacles onto partition-mounted light fixtures. Keep task lighting strictly dedicated to illumination!

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