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Screws in 2-Gang Box
- Thread starter BTSaw
- Start date
No, see 314.23(B)(1) Use metal 4 square boxes & a ring & if insistant on plastic be sure to avoid P&S / Slater "Quik-Click" boxes
314.23(B)(1) 2011
(1) Nails and Screws. Nails and screws, where used as a
fastening means, shall be attached by using brackets on the
outside of the enclosure, or they shall pass through the
interior within 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) of the back or ends of the
enclosure. Screws shall not be permitted to pass through the
box unless exposed threads in the box are protected using
approved means to avoid abrasion of conductor insulation.
314.23(B)(1) 2011
(1) Nails and Screws. Nails and screws, where used as a
fastening means, shall be attached by using brackets on the
outside of the enclosure, or they shall pass through the
interior within 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) of the back or ends of the
enclosure. Screws shall not be permitted to pass through the
box unless exposed threads in the box are protected using
approved means to avoid abrasion of conductor insulation.
bczygan
Well-known member
No, see 314.23(B)(1) Use metal 4 square boxes & a ring & if insistant on plastic be sure to avoid P&S / Slater "Quik-Click" boxes
314.23(B)(1) 2011
(1) Nails and Screws. Nails and screws, where used as a
fastening means, shall be attached by using brackets on the
outside of the enclosure, or they shall pass through the
interior within 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) of the back or ends of the
enclosure. Screws shall not be permitted to pass through the
box unless exposed threads in the box are protected using
approved means to avoid abrasion of conductor insulation.
Sure sounds like a YES to me!
The better route for you in this situation is to use boxes that already have what you are thinking already built in. You would have to pick these up at a electrical supply house being big chain stores don't carry boxes like these. http://www.aifittings.com/catalog/fan-and-fixture-boxes/one-box-non-metallic-outlet-boxes/ Some folks call them smart boxes. I've used these a lot doing remodeling work in my home dealing with loose electrical boxes or installing new old work boxes. The only thing about these things that I don't like is that they use a plastic pull through style strain relief for the romex and in a retrofit type installation getting everything right is kinda tough. In that case I've actually taken a regular screw down strain relief and installed in the box upside down so that once I got the box where I wanted it and secured, then I would tighten the strain relief from the inside.
rabidsquirrel
Well-known member
Sure sounds like a YES to me!
Definitely a yes. As long as your screw is flat/flush to the side of the box it's good to go.
Those look pretty nice, great for cutting into an existing wall.
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