L Loderunner Member Dec 8, 2005 #1 Installation of receptacles/switches, has anyone ever had a job turned down due to the above mounting screws not torqued . Is there a procedure stated somewhere on torquing requirements for receptacle screws and switches.
Installation of receptacles/switches, has anyone ever had a job turned down due to the above mounting screws not torqued . Is there a procedure stated somewhere on torquing requirements for receptacle screws and switches.
iwire Moderator Staff member Location Massachusetts Dec 8, 2005 #2 Re: new building switch/receptacle installation The only torque ratings are for the wire terminals not the mounting screws. The NEC section would be 110.3(B) which simply requires us to follow the directions.
Re: new building switch/receptacle installation The only torque ratings are for the wire terminals not the mounting screws. The NEC section would be 110.3(B) which simply requires us to follow the directions.