JJWalecka
Senior Member
- Location
- New England
I have a question regarding the use of Toggle bolts with wings as an approved method of mounting electrical fixtures, boxes and the like.
An exceptional Electrician once told me that all our equipment must be mounted to the structure. Decking, stud, Ferring strip ext.
Using a toggle bolt in the sheet rock was a code violation.
I usually mount boxes, Exit signs, ext with toggle bolts if a stud is not available.
314.23 (A) Surface mounting An enclosure mounted on a building or other surface shall be rigidly and securely fastened in place. If the surface does not provide rigid and secure support, additional support in accordance with other provisions of this section shall be provided
314.23 (D)(1) Framing members An enclosure shall be fastened to the framing members by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or rivets or by the use of clips or other securing means identified for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and enclosure(s) employed. The framing member shall be adequately supported and securely fastened to each other and to the building structure.
314.23(D)(1) applies to suspended ceilings so I'm not sure if it applies to my question regarding sheet rock as Adequate support.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
An exceptional Electrician once told me that all our equipment must be mounted to the structure. Decking, stud, Ferring strip ext.
Using a toggle bolt in the sheet rock was a code violation.
I usually mount boxes, Exit signs, ext with toggle bolts if a stud is not available.
314.23 (A) Surface mounting An enclosure mounted on a building or other surface shall be rigidly and securely fastened in place. If the surface does not provide rigid and secure support, additional support in accordance with other provisions of this section shall be provided
314.23 (D)(1) Framing members An enclosure shall be fastened to the framing members by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or rivets or by the use of clips or other securing means identified for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and enclosure(s) employed. The framing member shall be adequately supported and securely fastened to each other and to the building structure.
314.23(D)(1) applies to suspended ceilings so I'm not sure if it applies to my question regarding sheet rock as Adequate support.
Any feedback would be appreciated.