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Stack #4643138
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| an enclosure used to house and protect electrical conductors, splices, and devices such as switched, receptacles, and fixtures. | Electrical Boxes |
| a box used to support and enclose wiring devices or lighting fixtures at an outlet point. | Outlet Box |
| a box used to contain and protect conductor splices and terminations where no device is mounted. | Junction Box |
| a box installed in a conduit run to facilitate pulling conductors and reduce strain on wiring. | Pull Box |
| a box designed to support switches, receptacles, or other wiring devices. | Device Box |
| an eight sided box commonly used for lighting fixtures and ceiling mounted devices. | Octagon Box |
| a circular box typically used for lighting fixtures and small devices. | Round Box |
| a box commonly used for splicing conductors and supporting devices using plaster or device rings. | Square Box (4 inch box) |
| a device box designed for installation in concrete, brick, or block walls. | Masonry box |
| a ring added to a box to increase its cubic inch capacity or bring it flush with finished surfaces. | Extension Ring |
| the calculations used to determine the maximum number of conductors permitted in a box based on NEC requirements. | Box Fill |
| the internal volume of a box used to determine allowable conductor fill. | Cubic Inch Capacity |
| the volume assigned per conductor based on its gauge as specified in NEC Table 314.16 (B) | Conductor Volume Allowance |
| a single volume allowance counted for all grounding conductors combined in a box | Equipment Grounding Conductor Allowance |
| a volume allowance counted for devices such as switches or receptacles mounted in the box. | Device Yoke Allowance |
| a volume allowance required if internal cable clamps are present in the box. | Internal Clamp Allowance |
| a conductor pull where conduit enters and exits the box directly opposite of each other. | Straight Pull |
| a conductor pull where conduit enters and exits at 90 degree angle. | Angle Pull |
| The National electrical code article that governs box fill calculations for outlet, device and junction boxes. | NEC 314.16 |
| The National electrical code article that governs fixing requirements for pull and junction boxes | NEC 314.28 |
| an outlet box specifically listed and marked for supporting ceiling suspended (paddle) fans | Fan Rated Box |
| a box installed on the surface of the wall or ceiling rather than recessed within it. | Surface Mounted Box |
| an area protected from weather but subject to moderate moisture exposure. | Damp Locations |
| an installation location subject to saturation with water or direct exposure to weather. | Wet Locations |
| NEC rules governing the placement of receptacle outlets in dwelling units. | Receptacle Spacing Requirements |
| the maximum distance a box may be recessed from finished wall surface per NEC requirements. | Maximum Setback |
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