Requirement for free cable

zubor

Before entering a box, is there a requirement for a minimum (for repair) or maximum (so that its clean and neat) length of free cable required before entering the box when using NMD90?

Red Squirrel

I'm not sure of a specific requirement, I imagine there is one, I always like to leave about 6 inches or so, but not too much as to make the box too crowded. I also like to leave some slack outside the box (before I split it, of course) so that in the event the box needs to be moved, or a wire is accidentally cut inside the box, there is some slack that can be used. Though I only really do this in places where I have access behind the box such as if it's a junction box in the basement.

ddawg16

I sort of asked the same question a few weeks ago....we all got into a good discussion on it....here is the thread.

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zubor

Thanks everyone.

My question was with regard to free cable outside the box. CEC requires 150 mm (~6") in the box, but I cannot find mention with regard to slack of cable outside the box for moving the box if needed, or pulling more cable into the box if too many repairs have been done and the wires are short.

Techy

There is no requirement for cable outside the box, but the cable must be stapled within 8-12" of a box depending on if clamps are used or not

waynestractor

We always leave a loop between the box and last staple, about 6" worth, that way if the box needs to be moved or the drywallers damage a wire inside the box it's easy to fix. I have done a lot of reno's where that little bit extra would have come in handy!

joed

There is no REQUIREMENT to leave extra. You can leave extra as long as it is fastened correctly.

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