Rob wrote:
Rich wrote:
Rob wrote:
Rich wrote:
Hem Jung wrote:
Just had to power something pretty far away from the outlet and
had to use a standard extension cord. Since this goes across the
floor, I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to make this
anti-trip? My foot has caught it a couple of times, so not very
good if I keep it the way it is. I see flat extension cords
online, but price is too high. Maybe I could make one? Thanks
in advance.

You don't state your location, but do note that at least in the
USA, it is a violation of the electrical code to utilize an
extension cord as a substitute for permanent wiring. So, if you
are in the USA, and if this is a temporary thing, you'll be ok.
But if are in the USA and you might plan to make this permanent
you will fail a future electrical inspection should one occur.

Strange that such a statement would be in the code. Nothing is
permanent.

https://www.memic.com/workplace-safe...n-cord-hazards

National Electrical Code (NEC) does not allow extension cords in
lieu of permanent wiring (NEC 400.8(1) - 2014 Version).

https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com...ec-400-8.5437/

Article 400

Flexible Cords and Cables

400.8 Uses Not Permitted. Unless specifically permitted in
400.7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the
following:

(1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure

(2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings,
suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors

(3) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings

(4) Where attached to building surfaces

Exception to (4): Flexible cord and cable shall be permitted to
be attached to building surfaces in accordance with the
provisions of 368.56(B)

(5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located
above suspended or dropped ceilings

(6) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted
in this Code

(7) Where subject to physical damage

Ok the second one refers to "fixed" and elaborates that use cases
where it would be like the fixed wiring are not permitted, that is
reasonable.

The first one probably should have read "in lieu of fixed wiring".

Yes, "in lieu of fixed wiring" would have used the wording from the NEC
section.

Instead, it was using the "not easily removed" sub-definition of
"permanant" (item 2(a) at the URL below):

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent