Water heater tied to plug-in 220 outlet

[Gene South]

I am sure this is not right but where does it say a water heater has to be hard-wired and cannot use a 220 dryer type outlet ?

Gene

[Jerry Peck]

NEC (bold is mine)
- 400.7 Uses Permitted
- - (A) Uses. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for the following: (not in there)
- 400.8 Uses Not Permitted
- - Unless specifically permitted in 400.7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following: (as stated above - not in 400.7, and not in 400.8 either)

[Gene South]

Jerry, thanks, I am super behind tonight on inspection paperwork. Appreciate you checking this for me or confirming what I thought was right.

Gene in Dallas