On Tue, 14 May 2013 22:16:51 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On Tue, 14 May 2013 05:41:46 -0700 (PDT), Robert
wrote:




Does anyone here have a suggestion as to
what the problem would be that the code
has to mandate a hardwired connection ?

Safety.

What if you were welding and the water heater had a catastrophic
failure and you were suddenly standing in a couple inches of water
while using the electric welder.

Not only would you be electrocuted, your homeowners insurance would
not pay for the damages and the town would fine you for not having a
permit. And not only that, your wife would be ****ed at you for
making a mess.
And that's the most dangerous part of the whole scenario!!!!!