Originally Posted By: wpedley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Jeff
Pic#1
Way to close to nailing surface for drywall unless you
install a no-nailing plate.....but most sparkys I know
will go up through the plates and come down through
to the other wall.
Pic#2
A standard recpt. installation device/hanger should have been installed between the ceiling joists with a deeper box and more wire.But..... I also see this all the time...this by any chance wouldn't be in the Hideout
would it!!!!????? ![icon_rolleyes.gif](upload://iqxt7ABYC2TEBomNkCmZARIrQr6.gif) ![icon_rolleyes.gif](upload://iqxt7ABYC2TEBomNkCmZARIrQr6.gif)
Originally Posted By: kpapp This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The first pic need a nail plate…not sure why the foam fill though…could be a local code thing…
The second pic...wire way too short, no ground screw, only 2 screws of unknown length on this pancake supporting it...might be used for paddle fan making this too weak...Cannot tell if that is a grommet where the wire comes thru the box or puddy...
Ken
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Originally Posted By: jtedesco This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Quote:
300.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets, Junctions, and Switch Points.
At least 150 mm (6 in.) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of luminaires (fixtures) or devices.
Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 200 mm (8 in.) in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm (3 in.) outside the opening.
Exception: Conductors that are not spliced or terminated at the outlet, junction, or switch point shall not be required to comply with 300.14.
Originally Posted By: roconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I always thought it was curious that the IRC allows drilling within 5/8" of a stud edge, but there is no mention of protecting wires or that the electrical section/code would require protection plates for anything less than 1-1/4" edge distance …
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Originally Posted By: Ed Griffin This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I agree with everything stated, but have one question about the foam.
I am sure some people put the foam to prevent fire from traveling through, but I recently saw a little demonstration of how flammable some of such foams are. Could that be a problem?