sparkcontrol
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why cant we use madison clips on gem boxes?
why cant we use madison clips on gem boxes?
What is a Madison clip and a gem gem box?
why cant we use madison clips on gem boxes?
Boxes in fire rated walls must be supported by the structure not the finish, I was looking for a section to support this but can't find it in NEC, may be in other building codes.I thought F clips or sheetrock clamps were made for 1g cut in boxes ,,,gangable boxes ,,,if they arent what was i supposed to be doing with them besides chunking them in the trash,
Boxes in fire rated walls must be supported by the structure not the finish, I was looking for a section to support this but can't find it in NEC, may be in other building codes.
Good question, but those are the rules - and I this is one that I have not seen much enforcement of, but I suppose you either need to locate an added box so it can be attached to a stud, provide additional support that does attach it to the structural members, or cut out a larger opening and have the finish repaired after you are done.Well Mr. Kwired and Mr Roger unless I am mis understanding it. How do you add a plug or switch in a non open wall? I may need to close my bank account and go on the run.
Then you don't have a problem.I wouldn't do it in fire rated walls
Well Mr. Kwired and Mr Roger unless I am mis understanding it. How do you add a plug or switch in a non open wall? I may need to close my bank account and go on the run.
Probably works great for most residential work, but most of the time when I run into a wall that has a fire rating I am going to be fishing MC cable to the box instead of NM cable.
REALLY?What is a Madison clip and a gem gem box?
When I worked in NYC-- many moons ago I believe Madison clips were outlawed but there were other styles that were okay.
This is a madison clip that I believe was banned. The box shown is a gem box. I can't find the other style... There are metal boxes that are old work style boxes