NEC Reference

NEC 424.10(1) states:> "Disconnecting means shall not be located on the appliance or within its ventilating ducts or plenums."

UL Reference

UL Standard 1995, Standard for Central Cooling Air Conditioners, states:> "The appliance shall not be supplied with a disconnecting plug and cord that are intended to be used as the only means to disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply."

Additional Information:

The rationale behind these requirements is to prevent accidental disconnection of the appliance, which could create a hazardous situation if gas is still flowing to the appliance. The disconnecting means must be located in a readily accessible location outside of the appliance and its associated ducts and plenums.Note that these requirements do not prohibit the use of a cord and plug for temporary or service purposes, provided that the cord and plug are not accessible to the general public and are labeled for temporary use only. Flag for review