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    This chapter discusses electric box installation, including selecting the appropriate box type based on factors like the number of devices and whether it is for new or old work. It covers permissible box uses, mounting techniques like directly nailing nonmetallic boxes or using metal straps for old work boxes. Common box parts are identified and box fill requirements outlined based on conductor size. Installation of old work boxes in existing walls using sheetrock grips or Madison straps is explained.

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    This chapter discusses electric box installation, including selecting the appropriate box type based on factors like the number of devices and whether it is for new or old work. It covers permissible box uses, mounting techniques like directly nailing nonmetallic boxes or using metal straps for old work boxes. Common box parts are identified and box fill requirements outlined based on conductor size. Installation of old work boxes in existing walls using sheetrock grips or Madison straps is explained.

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    This chapter discusses electric box installation, including selecting the appropriate box type based on factors like the number of devices and whether it is for new or old work. It covers permissible box uses, mounting techniques like directly nailing nonmetallic boxes or using metal straps for old work boxes. Common box parts are identified and box fill requirements outlined based on conductor size. Installation of old work boxes in existing walls using sheetrock grips or Madison straps is explained.

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    Chapter 10 - Electric Box Installation

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    This chapter discusses electric box installation, including selecting the appropriate box type based on factors like the number of devices and whether it is for new or old work. It covers permissible box uses, mounting techniques like directly nailing nonmetallic boxes or using metal straps for old work boxes. Common box parts are identified and box fill requirements outlined based on conductor size. Installation of old work boxes in existing walls using sheetrock grips or Madison straps is explained.

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    CHAPTER 6

    BOXES
    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Selecting the Appropriate


    Electric Box Type
    • Considerations when selecting an electrical
    device
    – Single-gang
    – Two-gang
    – Three-gang or more
    • Information found on
    electrical plan

    2
    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Selecting the Appropriate


    Electric Box Type
    • Consider whether it
    will be used in new or
    old work.

    3
    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    USES PERMITTED
    • Minimum depth 1/2 inch in depth
    • Used for luminaries must be rated for that
    purpose
    • Luminaries that weigh more then 50 pounds
    must be supported independently
    • Ceiling fans shall be installed with boxes rated
    for that purpose
    • Must be accessible

    4
    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    BOX MOUNTING
    • In non-combustibles materials boxes shall be
    mounted not more then 1/4 in from surface
    • In combustible materials boxes must be
    mounted flush with wall surface
    • Article 314.20
    • Gaps larger then 1/8 in around a box must be
    repaired.

    5
    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Installing Nonmetallic Device


    Boxes
    • Most common method
    – nail them directly to a
    wood framing member.

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Installing ‘Old Work’ Boxes in


    Existing Walls and Ceilings
    – Metal straps that spread
    open and do not allow
    the box to come back
    out of the hole.

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Installing ‘Old Work’ Boxes in


    Existing Walls and Ceilings
    • To install ‘old work’ boxes, cut a hole into the
    wall or ceiling at the location where you wish to
    mount the box.
    • The plaster ears keep the boxes from going too
    far into the hole, but there has to be some other
    device that will keep the box from coming back
    out of the hole.

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    Installing ‘Old Work’ Boxes in


    Existing Walls and Ceilings
    – Sheetrock grips that are
    tightened to hold the box
    firmly in the wall or
    ceiling.
    – Madison Hold-Its (also
    known as Madison Straps
    or Madison Hangers),
    thin metal straps installed
    on each side of an ‘old
    work’ box to provide a
    secure attachment.

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    BOX PARTS
    • knock outs
    • fittings
    • connector
    • conduit bodies
    • ground clip
    • bushing
    • box extension
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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    BOX FILL
    • Article 314-16
    • all conductors count toward fill allotment
    • only fittings and clamps that are on the inside
    of box count toward fill allotment
    • devices that have a mounting strap or A yoke
    count as two conductors
    • all ground wires count as one conductor
    • pig tails do not count

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    Chapter 10 – Electric Box Installation

    CONDUCTOR SIZE
    • No. 14............................... 2. cubic inches
    • No. 12............................... 2.25 cubic inches
    • No. 10............................... 2.5 cubic inches
    • No. 8............................... 3. cubic inches
    • No. 6............................... 5. cubic inches

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