Excess fill in plastic outlet boxes

Originally Posted By: jlybolt
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Inspected a home that had outlet covers missing at several locations.


Decided to take a look inside and found the receptacles grounds pigtailed together. Some outlets had up to 5 #12 gauge wire nutted together.


This seems excessive. The receptacles even seemed to be pushed out from the box because of the wiring. Any comments would be appreciated.


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Originally Posted By: bsumpter
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According to the 2002 NEC it could be:


314.16B 18cu.in. box too small for 3 12/2 Romex

314.16B1 Number and size of conductors exiting box


Either way, an overstuffed box is a no-go according to code check

It makes you wonder what else went on in the branch wiring....and elsewhere for that matter!

Are you going to call it out?


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Originally Posted By: mboyett
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http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/h00134.asp



Mike Boyett


Capital City Inspections


Austin, Tx


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Originally Posted By: jlybolt
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I really appreciate the help. I am definetely going to call it out as see licensed electrician with some other electrical problems found. Thanks


Originally Posted By: jmyers
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James,


If those are Carlon brand plastic boxes, I do believe they place a reference in the back of the box as to how many, of what size wires it is allowed to use according to the NEC.


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