Standard Requirements for Gaps in Wall-Mounted Electrical Distribution Boxes
Not more than 1/8" gap allowed around a receptacle in a non-combustible wall surface, per National Electrical Code (NEC 314. Working space: The front clearance, side clearance, and height clearance requirements for electrical equipment that provide a safe area for maintenance, inspections, and other work. Learn what the NEC requires for junction boxes, from box fill calculations and grounding to outdoor use and fire-rated wall installations.
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