Originally Posted by
Jerry Peck
That's not what West Coast Jerry said, also, would you provide the code, I'm all for learning more.
I was agreeing with Jerry that Romex® is not approved. I did not mean to imply that Jerry said the rest of what I wrote.
The code does not explicitly require flexible cord. I should have said that the code effectively prohibits using NM cable by
314.15 (A) To Follow Surface. NM cable in flexible conduit would seem to be prohibited by
314.15 (B) Protection From Physical Damage. (Where only non-flexible conduit is allowed for protecting NM from physical damage.)
Flexible cord (with a plug connection) is allowed (but not required) by
422.16 (B) (1) Electrically Operated Kitchen Waste Disposers.
I should not have said "code-required". Flexible conduit with individual conductors can be used. The overwhelming majority of code-compliant installations I have seen use flexible cord and plug.
- BOB