OFFICE FURNISHINGS

70-643 605-4. Partition Interconnections. The electrical connection between partitions shall be a flexible assembly identified for use with wired partitions. Exception: Flexible cord shall be permitted for the connection between partitions, provided all of the following conditions are met: a. The cord is extra-hard usage type. b. The partitions are mechanically contiguous. c. The cord is not longer than necessary for maximum positioning of the partitions but is in no case to exceed 2 feet (610 mm). d. The cord is terminated at an attachment plug and cord-connector with strain relief. 605-5. Lighting Accessories. Lighting equipment listed and identified for use with wired partitions shall comply with all of the following: (a) Support. A means for secure attachment or support shall be provided. (b) Connection. Where cord- and plug-connection is provided, the cord length shall be suitable for the intended application but shall not exceed 9 feet (2.74 m) in length. The cord shall not be smaller than No. 18, shall contain an equipment grounding conductor, and shall be of the hard usage type. Connection by other means shall be identified as suitable for the condition of use. (c) Receptacle Outlet. Convenience receptacles shall not be permitted in lighting accessories. 605-6. Fixed-type Partitions. Wired partitions that are fixed (secured to building surfaces) shall be permanently connected to the building electrical system by one of the wiring methods of Chapter 3. 605-7. Freestanding-Type Partitions. Partitions of the freestanding type (not fixed) shall be permitted to be permanently connected to the building electrical system by one of the wiring methods of Chapter 3. 605-8. Freestanding-Type Partitions, Cord- and Plug-Connected. Individual partitions of the freestanding type, or groups of individual partitions that are electrically connected, mechanically contiguous, and do not exceed 30 feet (9.14 m) when assembled, shall be permitted to be connected to the building electrical system by a single flexible cord and plug, provided all of the following conditions are met: (a) Flexible Power-Supply Cord. The flexible power-supply cord shall be extra-hard-usage type with No. 12 or larger conductors with an insu- I lated grounding conductor and not exceeding 2 feet (610 mm) in length. (b) Receptacle Supplying Power. The receptacle(s) supplying power shall be on a separate circuit serving only panels and no other loads and shall be located not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the partition that is connected to it. (c) Receptacle Outlets, Maximum. Individual partitions or groups of interconnected individual partitions shall not contain more than thirteen 15-ampere, 125-volt receptacle outlets. 70-644 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (d) Multiwire Circuits, Not Permitted. Individual partitions or groups of interconnected individual partitions shall not contain multiwire circuits. (FPN): See Section 210-4 for circuits supplying partitions in Sections 605-6 and 605-7.