receptacle boxes

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Chad Green

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In the gaming industry, we have many slot machine islands which are constantly changing due to many factors. We are always trying to maintain the highest safety standards and need assistance with an issue. Under these slot machine islands, we have receptacle boxes which are not fastened securely to the structure. These boxes are like this because everytime a new slot bank is installed, the physical deminsions are different. The outlet box may need to move over a couple of feet right or left. My question is, do these boxes need to be supported per code or can we utilize a portable box made of non-conductive material that we can leave some flexibility. If the boxes do need to be supported per code does anyone know of a temporary support mechanism that will suffice (something we can affix the box to without interrupting power). Its difficult to de-energize a panel to allow all of the slot machine outlet boxes to be fastened internally.

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My only project in the gaming industry was design of an expansion of an existing casino. The expansion used the same systems as the original, so the design was fairly simple. There was an in-floor duct system (I seem to recall it bearing the name "walker duct") that was criss-crossed througout the gaming floor. The duct was essentially an approved raceway, and it was secured to structure. It had accomodations for outlet boxes at frequent intervals. So if a new gaming machine were to be installed, and if it required a power connection a few feet away from where the previous machine got its power, it would be a quick and simple thing to add a receptable box at a (previously blank) location.

I infer that you are not dealing with something that sturdy (in a physical sense) and that flexible (in the operations sense). Without knowing the exact details (and I doubt they will allow you to take and post photos), I don't think I can offer any useful advice. Sorry. And let me echo a welcome to the forum. Perhaps another member will be more helpful.
 
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gardiner

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Have you thought of a low profile raised floor teamed with a modular power system?
I have designed and been involved in a few casinos and a couple of gaming situations using this and in each case worked very well. Even the cost of the floor could be made up for by the number of quick moves the client was able to do.
 
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