314.23(B)(1)

[ryan_618]

(1) Nails and Screws. Nails and screws, where used as a fastening means, shall be attached by using brackets on the outside of the enclosure, or they shall pass through the interior within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the back or ends of the enclosure.

I read this code section as not allowing screws to be used for securing this box:

Through the two little holes in the side.

Does anyone agree or disagree?

[ June 02, 2004, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]

 

[iwire]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

back or ends of the enclosure

If I use those holes I am using the front end.

 

[websparky]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

Hi Ryan,

The box has holes within 1/4" of the back. In fact, they are in the back!

or they shall pass through the interior within 6 mm (1/4 in.) of the back or ends of the enclosure.

I guess I don't see the problem?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

I don't really see a big problem, I'm just wondering if I'm reading it right.

So, what are the "ends of the enclosure"?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

Does this box comply with the aforementioned code section?

[ June 02, 2004, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]

 

[pierre]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

Ryan
neither of the two boxes you have posted will comply with the requirement of 314.23(A)(1). The nails or screws need to be in the 'back' (1/4inch) of the box. The reason is obvious.

Pierre

 

[ryan_618]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

Originally posted by pierre:
Ryan
neither of the two boxes you have posted will comply with the requirement of 314.23(A)(1). The nails or screws need to be in the 'back' (1/4inch) of the box. The reason is obvious.

Pierre

Thanks Pierre, I agree.

 

[steve66]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

The handbook says "This requirement prevents the nails from interfering with the installation of devices".

I think "pass through the interior" means a nail that passes through one side of the box, through the inside of the box, and out the other side into the stud.

Steve

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

I think that the intent of this rule was as Steve stated in the previous post. However the actual words prohibit internal screws unless they are in the back 1/4".
don

 

[paul32]

Re: 314.23(B)(1)

It says back or ends. I assume ends means the sides, like in the original picture. A screw through those holes will stick out less than 1/4" into the box and won't interfere with the wires, which is what the rule is for. And what else would the holes in the box be for?