Question about deep wall outlet boxes
#1
08-02-14, 12:12 PM
Question about deep wall outlet boxes
Is there a rule on using these deep boxes.. I'm concerned the electrical wire going into the box is too close to the wall and could be punctures by a nail when somebody hangs something on the wall. Wall stud is just under 3.5 inchest deep and box is 3 inches deep. Using boxes on interior and exterior walls.
#2
08-02-14, 02:17 PM
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Even though the back of the box is less than the required 1 1/4" from the nailing face of a stud, it is OK. Even a plastic box will resist a nail/screw better then the jacket of NM-b cable. Just make sure to keep your cable away from the stud face.
Even though the back of the box is less than the required 1 1/4" from the nailing face of a stud, it is OK. Even a plastic box will resist a nail/screw better then the jacket of NM-b cable. Just make sure to keep your cable away from the stud face.
