J-boxes

[roger3829]

Is it a code requirement to identify j-boxes in a drop ceiling? Or anyplace?

I'm talking about a 4" sq box and blank cover

 

[raider1]

There is no NEC requirement to identify a j-box.

Chris

 

[roger3829]

There is no NEC requirement to identify a j-box.

Chris

Thanks.

I was 99% sure that there wasn't, but an inspector wrote it up on the rough-in inspection report. He wanted the j-boxes identified as to what they were for.

 

[LarryFine]

I was 99% sure that there wasn't, but an inspector wrote it up on the rough-in inspection report. He wanted the j-boxes identified as to what they were for.

Ask him for the applicable NEC section.

 

[goindowner]

If it is in the spec's in some jurisdictions it is inforcible.

 

[raider1]

If it is in the spec's in some jurisdictions it is inforcible.

Correct, I have seen specs that have required j-boxes to be marked with the circuit number and panel of the conductors inside.

In Utah the inspectors are required to inspect to the engineers specifications. So if it is in the specs here it should be enforced.

Chris

 

[augie47]

Just so we cover all bases, I believe the story changes in the event it's a required emergency system (see Art 700)

 

[stickboy1375]

He wanted the j-boxes identified as to what they were for.

To contain splices silly....

Must be the same guy that questioned my receptacle in a closet... :roll: :grin:

Seriously Roger, what town were you in?

 

[raider1]

Just so we cover all bases, I believe the story changes in the event it's a required emergency system (see Art 700)

Correct, I should have said there is no requirement for marking a j-box for general wiring.

Chris

 

[480sparky]

To contain splices silly....

Suppose it's a pull box?

 

[raider1]

Suppose it's a pull box?

Then it might contain silly string.

Chris

 

[480sparky]

Then it might contain silly string.

Chris

Or unspliced conductors.