LUMINAIRE (FIXTURE) SUPPORTING MEANS

[hchaundy]

ON OCTOBER 28TH I SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ABREVIATED QUESTION; IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO SUPPORT FIXTURES(2X4,1X4) WITH A POWDER ACTUATED NAIL GUN. A 3/4" HOLE WAS BUSHED TO ALLOW WIRING TO FEED THE FIXTURE FROM THE CONCRETE BOX INSTALLED IN THE ORIGINAL CONCRETE POUR. TOM BAKER WAS KIND ENOUGH TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE CODE SECTION THAT APPLIES. ALTHOUGH THE CODE SECTION SEEMS CLEAR TO ME THE PROJECT ENGINEER SAYS AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO SPLICES IN THE BOX THAT THIS IS LEGAL.

[ November 04, 2004, 08:23 AM: Message edited by: hchaundy ]

 

[bphgravity]

Re: LUMINAIRE (FIXTURE) SUPPORTING MEANS

Are you refering to Section 410.14(B)?

If so, I see no exceptions stating that this section need not be followed if no splices are made in the outlet box. Why can't an opening be made in the fixture to provide the required access to the outlet box?

 

[physis]

Re: LUMINAIRE (FIXTURE) SUPPORTING MEANS

314.29 doesn't make allowances for unspliced conductors either.

What's wrong with a roto hammer and anchors?

 

[hbiss]

Re: LUMINAIRE (FIXTURE) SUPPORTING MEANS

I agree- why are you installing the fixtures with a nail gun? Obvious answer is that this is a "hit and run" job. I would take the time to install with anchors so the fixtures could be removed at some point if necessary.

-Hal

 

[physis]

Re: LUMINAIRE (FIXTURE) SUPPORTING MEANS

I don't know about hit and run Hal, looks like more time and materials to me.

[ November 03, 2004, 04:50 PM: Message edited by: physis ]