Electrical Boxes Flush with drywall

10-09-2012, 06:16 PM	#1
john_bry Member   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 40	Electrical Boxes Flush with drywall Should the electrical box be flush to the exposed surface of drywall? (i mean the "painted" side of the drywall) Is code very stringent about this? thanks

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10-09-2012, 06:20 PM	#2
sublime2 DIY Enthusiast     Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 773	Electrical Boxes Flush with drywall Ideally, they should be flush or slightly recessed to the finished drywall.

10-09-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
electures Lic Electrical Inspector     Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Great Police State of New Jersey Posts: 1,365	Electrical Boxes Flush with drywall No more than 1/4" setback in non combustible wall surfaces such as tile, drywall, etc.. Must be flush with combustible wall surfaces. __________________ All responses based on the 2011 NEC. If you live in New Jersey click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . All other states click To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Please check with local, county and state officials as laws may vary. Sizing motors To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online motor calculator To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Online calculators To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. .