adding a garage junction box

01-18-2013, 11:42 PM	#1
tlynch833 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	adding a garage junction box I need to add an 'old work' junction box to my garage (behind a firewall). Does the box have to be metal, or will plastic be sufficient (pass a code inspection)?

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01-18-2013, 11:46 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,289	adding a garage junction box Need to be asking your local building dept. not some strangers that have no idea where your located since you did not add you location in your profile.

01-18-2013, 11:49 PM	#3
BNTHERE Newbie   Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 17	adding a garage junction box it has to be rated for outdoor use...remember to run the wires in a conduit.

01-18-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,230	adding a garage junction box Quote: Originally Posted by BNTHERE it has to be rated for outdoor use...remember to run the wires in a conduit. 1) Why? 2) Why? __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

01-18-2013, 11:55 PM	#5
tlynch833 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	adding a garage junction box the romex is run along the ceiling. My understanding is that conduit is not required unless exposed wire is below 7" from the ceiling. Does that sound right to you? Quote: Originally Posted by BNTHERE it has to be rated for outdoor use...remember to run the wires in a conduit.

01-18-2013, 11:58 PM	#6
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,230	adding a garage junction box If the romex is surface mounted, why wouldn't you simply install a surface mounted box? __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.

01-19-2013, 12:11 AM	#7
tlynch833 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3	adding a garage junction box Whether its surface mounted or in the wall, is there a requirement on being a metal box? I was hoping to put the box in the wall and putting a putting some shelves over that part of the wall. Quote: Originally Posted by k_buz If the romex is surface mounted, why wouldn't you simply install a surface mounted box?

01-19-2013, 12:15 AM	#8
k_buz Licensed Electrician     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 3,230	adding a garage junction box You can use plastic unless there are local codes stating otherwise. If I'm not mistaken, a 1G plastic box has a 1 HR fire rating. __________________ Location...Location...Location Answers based on the National Electric Code. Always check local amendments.