what chapter and verse is that ?

 

410.62(C)(1)

 

I would question the hard wired part of this. We can not see the installation.

I have had a few inspectors pull a rabbit from their hats. I turn on the charm and ask please help me understand. I want to learn so I do not make this mistake again. Works every time.

2017 Code Language:
410.62(C) Electric-Discharge and LED Luminaires. Electric discharge and LED luminaires shall comply with (1), (2), and (3) as applicable.
(1) Cord-Connected Installation. A luminaire or a listed assembly in compliance with any of the conditions in (a) through (c) shall be permitted to be cord connected provided the luminaire is located directly below the outlet or busway, the cord is not subject to strain or physical damage, and the cord is visible over its entire length except at terminations.
(a) A luminaire shall be permitted to be connected with a cord terminating in a grounding-type attachment plug or busway plug.
(b) A luminaire assembly equipped with a strain relief and canopy shall be permitted to use a cord connection between the luminaire assembly and the canopy. The canopy shall be permitted to include a section of raceway not over 150 mm (6 in.) in length and intended to facilitate the connection to an outlet box mounted above a suspended ceiling.
(c) Listed luminaires connected using listed assemblies that incorporate manufactured wiring system connectors in accordance with 604.100(C) shall be permitted to be cord connected.

My guess is highlighted.

 

He is ok with the cord connection but wants it to be visible the entire length to the connection point on the mirror and not hidden behind the mirror once hung on the wall.

 

Since the outlet is behind the mirror and not above it, that alone would be a violation, no?

Cord-Connected Installation. A luminaire or a listed assembly in compliance with any of the conditions in (a) through (c) shall be permitted to be cord connected provided the luminaire is located directly below the outlet

 

No outlet, it is wired directly to junction box.

 

I guess he has never seen a clock outlet or a TV wall outlet.

 

Yeah, I realize that. The outlet it’s referring to is the junction box, Not a receptacle .

 

What does the manufacturer describe as an installation proedure? Im guessing they say to terminate the wiring behind the mirror..

I have used clock plugs for these in the past. To keep them flush, with a factory cord end.

 

here are some examples

Amazon.com : recessed outlet