Receptacle for appliance Garage

[electricguy]

Hi All
I have to answer a customers question as the what the rational is for 26-710 (j)

I assume it has something to do for fire. Where I get info on this interlocking switch ? or who manufactures appliance garages with built in receptacles
Thanks in advance


Doug

[bigrockk]

The following is an explanation from the handbook:
We intend that where a receptacle is installed in a cupboard, cabinet, or similar enclosure, the receptacle shall be de-energized unless the door remains in the fully open position. An exception to this requirement is made for cord-connected dishwashers, in-line water heaters, garbage disposal units, and other similar appliances. We don't want an appliance to be plugged into a receptacle and then have someone damage the cord while trying to close the door of the cupboard, or a cooking or heating appliance to be plugged in and left on with the cupboard door closed, thus creating a severe fire hazard.

[electricguy]

Thanks i have a funny feeling that she is going to get a hole drilled in the cabinet and just plug it in to the closest counter receptacal.

sure wish this was cheaper

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