Outlet boxes flush for light fixtures?

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B W E

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I recently completed a job that involved some recessed lights and a few new surface lights. The homeowner told me they were going to have the ceilings scraped, but, when I got here to meet tthe inspector I noticed they added a layer of drywall instead of scraping. Now, three of my light fixture boxes are 1/2" deep. 314.20 says for non combustible ceilings, boxes employing a "flush-type cover or faceplate" must be setback no more than 1/4". Does a light fixture constitute a "flush type COVER or FACEPLATE?
 

B W E

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So you are saying a luminaire = a flush cover or plate? Conveniently enough, the inspector just signed and left, never even walked through the house.
 

pete m.

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I am going to agree with Derek. And, yes, IMHO I believe a surface mounted light fixture would constitute a "flush type cover".

Pete
 

cowboyjwc

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Arlington, makes a ring that will fix it.

My two pet peeves about inspectors, those who beat up on guys for no reason and those who don't do their job.
 
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