J-box required behind light fixture canopies?

[Mr. Serious]

For some reason, my journeyman thinks a junction box is not required behind light fixture canopies. I know why he thinks that: because we find them done that way all the time. It's pretty common around here.

It is always required for the wire junctions to be fully enclosed inside a box on one side and the canopy on the other side, right? I would like to be able to cite a code section when telling him.

 

[infinity]

The box is required. I'm pretty sure that the instructions for the fixture mention a box too. {110.3(B)}

 

[Mr. Serious]

Aha, so even if not required by other sections of the code, 110.3(B) basically says we have to follow manufacturer instructions.

 

[TMMB]

Please, can you provide a copy of 110.3(B)

 

[Barney B]

(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be
installed and used in accordance with any instructions included
in the listing or labeling.

 

[jimport]

Some light fixtures have a built in junction box. Hollywood bar lights are one example.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

300.15