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(8 in.) of a nonmetallic outlet box without cable clamps.

Exception: Where wiring devices with integral enclosures are employed with a loop of extra cable to permit future replacement of the device, the cable loop shall be considered as an integral portion of the device.

(J) Physical Damage. Where subject to physical damage, exposed nonmetallic cable shall be protected by covering boards, guard strips, raceways, or other means.

(K) Metal Faceplates. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) in thickness or of nonferrous metal not less than 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) in thickness. Nonmetallic faceplates shall be listed.

(L) Metal Faceplates Grounded. Where metal faceplates are used, they shall be grounded.

(M) Moisture or Physical Damage. Where outdoor or under-chassis wiring is 120 volts, nominal, or over and is exposed to moisture or physical damage, the wiring shall be protected by rigid metal conduit, by intermediate metal conduit, by electrical metallic tubing, by rigid nonmetallic conduit, or by Type MI cable that is closely routed against frames and equipment enclosures or other raceway or cable identified for the application.

(N) Component Interconnections. Fittings and connec- tors that are intended to be concealed at the time of assembly shall be listed and identified for the interconnection of building components. Such fittings and connectors shall be equal to the wiring method employed in insulation, temperature rise, and fault- current withstanding, and shall be capable of enduring the vibration and shock occurring in park trailers.

(0) Method of Connecting Expandable Units. The method of connecting expandable units to the main

body of the vehicle shall comply with the following as
applicable:
(1) That portion of a branch circuit that is installed in an expandable unit shall be permitted to be connected to the branch circuit in the main body of the vehicle by means of a flexible cord or attachment plug and cord listed for hard usage. The cord and its connections shall conform to all provisions of Article
400 and shall be considered as a permitted use under 400.7.

(2) If the receptacle provided for connection of the cord to the main circuit is located on the outside of the unit, it shall be protected with a ground-fault circuit interrupter for personnel and be listed for wet locations. A cord located on the outside of a unit shall be identified for outdoor use.

(3) Unless removable or stored within the unit interior, the cord assembly shall have permanent provisions for protection against corrosion and mechanical damage while the unit is in transit.

(4) If an attachment plug and cord is used, it shall be installed so as not to permit exposed live attachment plug pins.

(P) Prewiring for Air-Conditioning Installation. Prewir- ing installed for the purpose of facilitating future air- conditioning installation shall comply with the applicable portions of this article and the following:

(1) An overcurrent protective device with a rating com- patible with the circuit conductors shall be installed in the distribution panelboard and wiring connec- tions completed.

(2) The load end of the circuit