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July 18, 2005, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: jlybolt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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.
thanks
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July 18, 2005, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: bsumpter This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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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July 18, 2005, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: mboyett This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/h00134.asp –www.capcityinspections.com
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July 18, 2005, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: jlybolt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I really appreciate the help. I am definetely going to call it out as see licensed electrician with some other electrical problems found. Thanks
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July 24, 2005, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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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