B Big Guns Member Sep 12, 2011 #1 Can you install surface mounted panel boards perminent and temp power on 1/2 inch particle board or does it have to be 3/4 inch fire rated plywood, what article would this be under. Thanks
Can you install surface mounted panel boards perminent and temp power on 1/2 inch particle board or does it have to be 3/4 inch fire rated plywood, what article would this be under. Thanks
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Sep 12, 2011 #2 It would be an IRC or IBC code The NEC does not address this.
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Sep 12, 2011 #3 Link to IRC and IBC. http://publicecodes.citation.com/icod/index.htm
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Sep 12, 2011 #4 I have never had an issue using plywood-- particle board falls apart easily esp. if there is any moisture on the wall behind it.
I have never had an issue using plywood-- particle board falls apart easily esp. if there is any moisture on the wall behind it.