Metal versus Plastic Wall Boxes

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in Florida, the inspector tells me that I must replace the plastic box's used for rec's and switchs installed in the detached shed, with metal box's. He also says I have to add paneling or sheetrock up to a height of 4' from the finished floor to comply with code. I can not find these codes, nor is he responding to my request for them. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.

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tasdes104 said:
in Florida, the inspector tells me that I must replace the plastic box's used for rec's and switchs installed in the detached shed, with metal box's. He also says I have to add paneling or sheetrock up to a height of 4' from the finished floor to comply with code. I can not find these codes, nor is he responding to my request for them. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Tom
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Did you use romex?

He might be referring to 334.10(3) as far as the sheetrock.
 
Well I have no idea about the plastic boxes but in other then dwelling units NM must now be coved by at least a 15 min rated wall finish

See 334.10(3)
 
tasdes104 said:
in Florida, the inspector tells me that I must replace the plastic box's used for rec's and switchs installed in the detached shed, with metal box's. He also says I have to add paneling or sheetrock up to a height of 4' from the finished floor to comply with code. I can not find these codes, nor is he responding to my request for them. Any help here would be greatly appreciated.

Tom
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Just ask him for the code violations. He should already know them and tell you what they are on the peice of paper he gives you if you didn't pass.
 
Yes, used romex.
Also, this should still qualify under residential wiring, evn though it is a shed.
The boxes have a fire rating , are listed for useage, and are installed on a GFCI protected circuit. The circuit is fed from an approved GFCI breaker, installed per manufacturers specifications
 
In New Jersey such accessory buildings where not considered part of the residential use as per the IBC and IRC and as such unprotected romex was not allowed until a special ordinance was passed to allow them to be considered as part of the residentila use.
 
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Yes, used romex.
Also, this should still qualify under residential wiring, evn though it is a shed.
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There is no such thing as 'residential wiring' to the NEC.

The shed is not a dwelling unit so the 334.10(3) applies unless you have a local amendment.
 
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Yes, used romex.
Also, this should still qualify under residential wiring, evn though it is a shed.
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Did you read the section that Bob pointed out?

A detached shed or garage is not a single family dwelling and as such NM cable must be installed in accordance with 334.10(3).

Chris
 
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