On Friday, December 21, 2018 at 2:15:52 PM UTC-5, Clare Snyder wrote:
On Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:17:17 -0500, wrote:

On Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:16:16 -0500, Clare Snyder
wrote:

On Thu, 20 Dec 2018 17:03:28 -0500, wrote:


There is nothing non-compliant about a 1920 watt appliance cord with a
5-20 plug on it. (even in the 2017 code)
There is if it is not "listed" with the cord.
In most cases that means "supplied with" the cord.

No that just means they submitted that model for testing and it passed
with a cord. As long as that testing exists you can add a cord to that
model in the field. It happens all the time with disposals and dish
washers. Theoretically you need the "kit" from the manufacturer but if
that was enforced, selling plugs would be illegal.
Nothing is technically "listed" if you change the plug.


I stand behind my statement that in "most" cases something "listed"
for plug and cord connection comes "with" the cord.

Didn't say "always" comes with the cord.
The 1920w heater we had did come with the cord.

Then it's a no brainer. It's legal with the original plug and cord,
plugged into the proper outlet on a dedicated circuit.

Getting a replacement for it "may" be a problem in the future - may
not. If you can't get a replacement, hard wiring to the circuit in the
outlet box, using a properly rated switch for a disconnect is pretty
simple.

For Christs sake, it's a cord for a small water heater. If it needs
a new cord, there are plenty available. WTF would you do, buy a
replacement only from the manufacturer for $40 and wait two weeks?
Resubmit the whole thing to Underwriters for approval to use another
cord?