On Wed, 24 Oct 2012 23:19:39 -0500, -MIKE-
I suspect code would require a junction box with a cover that provides
access to the wire ends, but I am not an electrician and I haven't
bothered to check the code.

And, with my limited understanding of electrical code, I believe there
also needs to be easy access to that junction box. I'm not exactly
sure what makes up easy access.