ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATION
AND
MAINTENANCE 4
Perform roughing-in activities, wiring and
cabling works for single-phase distribution,
power, lighting and auxiliary systems
Objectives
•Describe an enclosure and its types
•Illustratethe electrical code
provisions of enclosure
•Adhere to the importance of
enclosures
DESCRIBE THE PICTURES
ENCLOSURES
Introduction

•Choosing the right type and

size of box (or enclosure) is
very important to installing
a system essentially free
from hazard.
 Introduction
• An electricalenclosure is a cabinet for electrical or electronic
equipment to mount switches, knobs and displays and to prevent electrical
shock to equipment users and protect the contents from the environment.
• Theenclosure is the only part of the equipment which is seen by users. It
may be designed not only for its utilitarian requirements, but also to be
pleasing to the eye.
• Regulations may dictate the features and performance of enclosures
for electrical equipment in hazardous areas, such as petrochemical plants
or coal mines. 
• Electronicpackaging may place many demands on an enclosure for heat
dissipation, radio frequency interference and electrostatic
discharge protection, as well as functional, aesthetic and commercial
constraints.
 Terms
• Enclosure . Any case, housing, apparatus, fence, or walls
surrounding an installation, designed to prevent personnel
from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the
equipment from physical damage, serves as an enclosure
• Cabinet. An enclosure that is designed for either surface
mounting or flush mounting and is provided with a frame, mat,
or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung.
• Cutout Box. An enclosure designed for surface mounting that
has swinging doors or covers secured directly to and
telescoping with the walls of the box proper
Terms
• Explosionproof Apparatus. Apparatus enclosed in a case that
is capable of withstanding an explosion of a specified gas or vapor
that may occur within it and of preventing the ignition of a
specified gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks,
flashes, or explosion of the gas or vapor within, and that operates
at such an external temperature that a surrounding flammable
atmosphere will not be ignited thereby.
• Grounding Conductor, Equipment. The conductor used to
connect the non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment,
raceways, and other enclosures to the system grounded
conductor, the grounding electrode conductor, or both, at the
service equipment or at the source of a separately derived
system.
Terms
•Watertight. Constructed so that
moisture will not enter the enclosure
under specified test condition
•Weatherproof. Constructed or
protected so that exposure to the
weather will not interfere with successful
operation
Materials
• Electrical
enclosures are usually made from rigid plastics, or metals such as steel,
stainless steel, or aluminum.
• Steel cabinets may be painted or galvanized.
• Mass-produced equipment will generally have a customized enclosure, but
standardized enclosures are made for custom-built or small production runs of
equipment.
• For plastic enclosures ABS is used for indoor applications not in harsh environments.
• Polycarbonate,glass-reinforced, and fiberglass boxes are used where stronger
cabinets are required, and may additionally have a gasket to exclude dust and
moisture.
• Metalcabinets may meet the conductivity requirements for electrical safety bonding
and shielding of enclosed equipment from electromagnetic interference.
• Non-metallicenclosures may require additional installation steps to ensure metallic
conduit systems are properly bonded.
Materials
• Stainless steel and carbon steel
• Carbonsteel and stainless steel are both used for enclosure
construction due to their high durability and corrosion resistance.
• These materials are also moisture resistant and chemical
resistant.
• They are the strongest of the construction options.
• Stainlesssteel enclosures are suited for medical, pharma, and
food industry applications since they are bacterial and fungal
resistant due to their non-porous quality.
• Stainlesssteel enclosures may be specified to permit wash-down
cleaning in, for example, food manufacturing areas.
 Materials
• Aluminum
• Aluminum is chosen because of its light weight, relative strength, low
cost, and corrosion resistance. It performs well in harsh environments
and it is sturdy, capable of withstanding high impact with a high
malleable strength. 
• Aluminum also acts as a shield against electromagnetic interference.
• Polycarbonate
• Polycarbonate usedfor electrical enclosures is strong but light, non-
conductive and non-magnetic.
• It
is also resistant to corrosion and some acidic environments;
however, it is sensitive to abrasive cleaners. Polycarbonate is the
easiest material to modify.
Materials
• Fiberglass
• Fiberglass enclosures resist chemicals in corrosive
applications.
• Thematerial can be used over all indoor and
outdoor temperature ranges.
• Fiberglass
can be installed in environments that are
constantly wet.
 Standards
• Inthe United States, the National
Electrical Manufacturers •For IEC member
Association (NEMA)
publishes NEMA enclosure
countries,
type standards for the standard IEC
performance of various classes
of electrical enclosures. 60529 classifies
• TheNEMA standards cover the ingress
corrosion resistance, ability to
protect from rain and
protection rating (IP
submersion, etc. Codes) of enclosures.
 STANDARDS
• TheNEMA Standard for
Enclosures for Electrical
Equipment does test for
environmental conditions such
as corrosion, rust, icing, oil,
and coolants.
• Forthis reason, and because
the test and evaluations for
other characteristics are not
identical, the IEC Enclosure
Classification Designations
cannot be exactly equated
with the enclosure Type
numbers in this Standard.
• IECPublication 60529
Classification of Degrees of
Protection Provided by Enclosures
provides a system for specifying
the enclosures of electrical
equipment on the basis of the
degree of protection provided by
the enclosure.
• IEC60529 does not specify
degrees of protection against
mechanical damage of equipment,
risk of explosions, or conditions
such as moisture (produced for
example by condensation),
 NEMA TYPE
ENCLOSURES
NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
 TYPE 1
•Designed for indoor use
•Degreeof protection for
personnel, against access to
hazardous internal
components
•Degree of protection for
equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects
- falling dirt
 TYPE 2
• Designed for indoor use
•Degree of protection for personnel, against access
to hazardous internal components
•Degree of protection of the equipment contained,
against ingress of solid foreign objects - falling dirt
•Degree of protection against the ingress of water -
dripping and light splashing
 TYPE 3
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree
of protection for personnel, against access to
hazardous internal components
• Degreeof protection of the equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers &
flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of water - rain, sleet,
snow
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside the enclosure
 NEMA 3R ENCLOSURES
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against
access to hazardous internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment
contained, against ingress of solid foreign
objects - falling dirt
• Degree of protection against the ingress of
water - rain, sleet, snow
• Undamaged by the formation of ice
outside the enclosure
 TYPE 3S
•Designed for indoor and outdoor use
•Degree of protection for personnel, against access to hazardous
internal components
•Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers &
flyings
•Degree of protection against the ingress of water - rain, sleet,
snow
•The external mechanism is operable even when covered with ice
 TYPE 3X
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against access to hazardous
internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against ingress of
solid foreign objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers & flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of water - rain, sleet, snow
• Additional level of protection against corrosion
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside the enclosure
 TYPE 3RX

• Designed for indoor and outdoor use

• Degreeof protection for personnel, against access to
hazardous internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects - falling dirt
• Degree of protection against the ingress of water - rain, sleet,
snow
• Additional level of protection against corrosion
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside the enclosure
 TYPE 3 SX
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against access to hazardous
internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against ingress
of solid foreign objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers & flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of water - rain, sleet,
snow
• Additional level of protection against corrosion
• The external mechanism is operable even when covered with ice
 NEMA 4 ENCLOSURES
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against
access to hazardous internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment
contained, against ingress of solid foreign
objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers &
flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of
water - rain, sleet, snow, splashing water
and hosedown
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside
the enclosure
 NEMA 4X ENCLOSURES
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against
access to hazardous internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment
contained, against ingress of solid foreign
objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers & flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of
water - rain, sleet, snow, splashing water and
hosedown
• Additional level of protection against
corrosion
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside
the enclosure
 TYPE 5
•Designed for indoor use
•Degreeof protection for personnel, against access to
hazardous internal components
•Degree of protection of the equipment contained,
against ingress of solid foreign objects - settling
airborne dust, lint, fibers & flyings
•Degree of protection against the ingress of water -
dripping and light splashing
 TYPE 6
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree
of protection for personnel, against access to
hazardous internal components
• Degreeof protection of the equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers &
flyings
• Degree
of protection against the ingress of water - hosedown
and occasional temporary submersion at limited depth
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside the enclosure
 TYPE 6 P
• Designed for indoor and outdoor use
• Degree of protection for personnel, against
access to hazardous internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment
contained, against ingress of solid foreign
objects - windblown dust, lint, fibers & flyings
• Degreeof protection against the ingress of water
- hosedown and occasional prolonged
submersion at limited depth
• Additional level of protection against corrosion
• Undamaged by the formation of ice outside the
enclosure
 TYPE 12 ENCLOSURES
• Designed for indoor use
• Without knockouts
• Degree of protection for personnel,
against access to hazardous internal
components
• Degree of protection of the equipment
contained, against ingress of solid
foreign objects - circulating dust, lint,
fibers & flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress
of water - dripping and light splashing
 TYPE 12 K
• Designed for indoor use
• With knockouts
• Degree of protection for personnel, against access to hazardous
internal components
• Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against ingress of
solid foreign objects - circulating dust, lint, fibers & flyings
• Degree of protection against the ingress of water - dripping and light
splashing
• Degree of protection against seepage of oil and non-corrosive
coolants
 TYPE 13
•Designed for indoor use
•Degreeof protection for personnel, against access to
hazardous internal components
•Degree of protection of the equipment contained, against
ingress of solid foreign objects - circulating dust, lint, fibers &
flyings
•Degree of protection against the ingress of water - dripping
and light splashing
•Degree of protection against spraying, splashing and seepage
of oil and non-corrosive coolants
NEMA ENCLOSURE
TYPES
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
TYPE 7
•Enclosures constructed
for indoor use in
hazardous (classified)
locations classified as
Class I, Division 1,
Groups A, B, C, or D as
defined in NFPA 70.
TYPE 8
•Enclosures constructed for either
indoor or outdoor use in
hazardous (classified) locations
classified as Class I, Division 1,
Groups A, B, C, and D as defined
in NFPA 70.
TYPE 9
•Enclosures constructed for
indoor use in hazardous
(classified) locations classified
as Class II, Division 1, Groups E,
F, or G as defined in NFPA 70.
TYPE 10

•Enclosuresconstructed to
meet the requirements of
the Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 30 CFR, Part
18.
IEC- International Electrotechnical
Commission
•The IEC designation consists of the letters IP
followed by two numerals.
•Thefirst characteristic numeral indicates the
degree of protection provided by the enclosure
with respect to persons and solid foreign objects
entering the enclosure.
•Thesecond characteristic numeral indicates the
degree of protection provided by the enclosure
with respect to the harmful ingress of water.
• IP44Protection for the enclosed equipment from the entry of solid a
rticles with a diameter greater than 1mm into the enclosure.
• IP54Commonly used as traffic control cabinets because of the abilit
y to protect electrical equipment from splashing water or rain cond
itions.
• IP55Finishes available include wet coat and powder coat painting,
anodizing and
alodining.
• IP56Offers
a range of installation options, including free-standin
g, pad mounted, wall mounted, pole mounted and walk-in.
• IP57More flexible than "standard" IP enclosure designs, providing t
op quality and customized cabinets.
Self-Check
•1. Enclosure is any case, housing,
apparatus, fence, or walls
surrounding an installation, designed
to prevent personnel from
accidentally _______________________
parts or to protect the equipment
from physical damage.
Self-Check
•2.An enclosure that is designed
for either surface mounting or
flush mounting and is provided
with a frame, mat, or trim in
which a swinging door or doors
are or can be hung.
Self-Check

•3.An enclosure designed for

surface mounting that has
swinging doors or covers
secured directly to and
telescoping with the walls of
the box proper
Self-Check

•4.Constructed so that
moisture will not enter the
enclosure under specified
test condition.
Self-Check

•5.Constructed or
protected so that
exposure to the weather
will not interfere with
successful operation
 Table 1
[From NEMA 250-2003]
Comparison of Specific Applications of Enclosures
for Indoor Nonhazardous Locations
 Table 2
[From NEMA 250-2003]
Comparison of Specific Applications of Enclosures
for Outdoor Nonhazardous Locations
ELECTRICAL CODE
PROVISIONS
Number of Circuits in
Enclosures.
•Itis elsewhere provided in this Code that
the number of wires and circuits confined
in a single enclosure be varyingly
restricted.
•Limiting the number of circuits in a single
enclosure will minimizes the effects from a
short circuit or ground fault in one circuit.
Service Raceways and
Enclosures.
•Metalenclosures and
raceways for service
conductors and
equipment shall be
grounded.
Equipment.
•Electricalequipment with a metal enclosure,
or with a nonmetallic enclosure listed for the
use and having adequate fire-resistant and
low-smoke-producing characteristics, and
associated wiring material suitable for the
ambient temperature shall be permitted to
be installed in such other space unless
prohibited elsewhere in this Code.
 Damp, Wet, or Hazardous
(Classified) Locations.
• Damp and Wet Locations. In damp or wet locations, surface
type enclosures within the scope of this article shall be placed
or equipped so as to prevent moisture or water from entering
and accumulating within the cabinet or cutout box, and shall be
mounted so there is at least 6 mm airspace between the
enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface.
• Enclosures installed in wet locations shall be weatherproof.
• Forenclosures in wet locations, raceways or cables entering
above the level of uninsulated live parts shall use fittings listed
for wet locations.
 Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and
Meter Socket Enclosures.
• Conductors entering enclosures within the scope of this article shall be protected
from abrasion and shall comply with 3.12.1.5(a) through (c).
• (a)
Openings to Be Closed. Openings through which conductors enter shall be
adequately closed.
• (b) Metal Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures.
• Where metal enclosures within the scope of this article are installed with messenger
supported wiring, open wiring on insulators, or concealed knob-and-tube wiring,
conductors shall enter through insulating bushings or, in dry locations, through
flexible tubing extending from the last insulating support and firmly secured to the
enclosure.
• (c)
Cables. Where cable is used, each cable shall be secured to the cabinet, cutout
box, or meter socket enclosure.
Space in Enclosures

•Cabinetsand cutout boxes

shall have sufficient space
to accommodate all
conductors installed in
them without crowding.
 Enclosures for Switches or
Overcurrent Devices.
• Enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices shall not be
used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for
conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches or
overcurrent devices, unless adequate space for this purpose
is provided.
• The conductors shall not fill the wiring space at any cross
section to more than 40 percent of the cross-sectional area of
the space, and the conductors, splices, and taps shall not fill
the wiring space at any cross section to more than 75 percent
of the cross-sectional area of that space.
 Construction Specifications:
Material
• (a)Metal Cabinets and Cutout Boxes. Metal enclosures
within the scope of this article shall be protected both inside
and outside against corrosion.
• (b)Strength. The design and construction of enclosures within
the scope of this article shall be such as to secure ample
strength and rigidity. If constructed of sheet steel, the metal
thickness shall not be less than 1.35 mm (0.053 in.) uncoated.
• (c) Nonmetallic Cabinets. Nonmetallic cabinets shall be
listed, or they shall be submitted for approval prior to
installation.
 Construction Specifications:
Spacing
• (a) General. Spacing within cabinets and cutout boxes shall be sufficient
to provide ample room for the distribution of wires and cables placed in
them and for a separation between metal parts of devices and apparatus
mounted within them as follows.
• (1)
Base. Other than at points of support, there shall be an airspace of at
least 1.60 mm between the base of the device and the wall of any metal
cabinet or cutout box in which the device is mounted.
• (2)
Doors. There shall be an airspace of at least 25 mm between any live
metal part, including live metal parts of enclosed fuses, and the door.
• (3)
Live Parts. There shall be an airspace of at least 13 mm between the
walls, back, gutter partition, if of metal, or door of any cabinet or cutout
box and the nearest exposed current-carrying part of devices mounted
within the cabinet where the voltage does not exceed 250. This spacing
shall be increased to at least 25 mm for voltages of 251 to 600, nominal.
Construction Specifications:
Spacing
•(b)Switch Clearance. Cabinets and
cutout boxes shall be deep enough to allow
the closing of the doors when 30-ampere
branch circuit panelboard switches are in
any position, when combination cutout
switches are in any position, or when other
single-throw switches are opened as far as
their construction permits.
 Construction Specifications:
Spacing
•(c) Wiring Space. Cabinets and cutout boxes that contain
devices or apparatus connected within the cabinet or box to
more than eight conductors, including those of branch circuits,
meter loops, feeder circuits, power circuits, and similar circuits,
but not including the supply circuit or a continuation thereof,
shall have back-wiring spaces or one or more side-wiring
spaces, side gutters, or wiring compartments.
•(d)Wiring Space — Enclosure. Side-wiring spaces, side
gutters, or side-wiring compartments of cabinets and cutout
boxes shall be made tight enclosures by means of covers,
barriers, or partitions extending from the bases of the devices
contained in the cabinet, to the door, frame, or sides of the
cabinet.
Supports.

•(a) Surface Mounting. An enclosure mounted on

a building or other surface shall be rigidly and
securely fastened in place. If the surface does not
provide rigid and secure support, additional
support in accordance with other provisions of this
section shall be provided.
•(b) Structural Mounting. An enclosure supported
from a structural member of a building or from
grade shall be rigidly supported either directly or
by using a metal, polymeric, or wood brace.
Supports.

•(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 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.
•(2)
Braces. Metal braces shall be protected against corrosion
and formed from metal that is not less than 0.50 mm thick
uncoated. Wood braces shall have a cross section not less
than nominal 25 mm × 50 mm. Wood braces in wet locations
shall be treated for the conditions. Polymeric braces shall be
identified as being suitable for the use.
Supports.

•(c) Mounting in Finished Surfaces. An

enclosure mounted in a finished surface shall
be rigidly secured thereto by clamps, anchors,
or fittings identified for the application.
•d) Suspended Ceilings. An enclosure
mounted to structural or supporting elements
of a suspended ceiling shall be not more than
1650 cm3 (100 in3) in size and shall be
securely fastened in place in accordance with
either (d)(1) or (d)(2).
 Supports.

• (1)Framing Members. An enclosure shall be fastened to the

framing members by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or
rivets, or by the use of clips or other securing means identified
for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and
enclosure(s) employed. The framing members shall be
adequately supported and securely fastened to each other and to
the building structure.
• (2)Support Wires. The installation shall comply with the
provisions of 3.0.1.11(a). The enclosure shall be secured, using
methods identified for the purpose, to ceiling support wire(s),
including any additional support wire(s) installed for that purpose.
• Support
wire(s) used for enclosure support shall be fastened at
each end so as to be taut within the ceiling cavity.
Supports.

•(e)Raceway Supported Enclosure, Without Devices,

Luminaires (Fixtures), or Lampholders.
•An enclosure that does not contain a device(s) other than
splicing devices or support a luminaire(s) [fixture(s)],
lampholder, or other equipment and is supported by entering
raceways shall not exceed 1650 cm3 (100 in3) in size.
•Itshall have threaded entries or have hubs identified for the
purpose. It shall be supported by two or more conduits
threaded wrenchtight into the enclosure or hubs.
•Each conduit shall be secured within 900 mm of the
enclosure, or within 450 mm of the enclosure if all conduit
entries are on the same side.
Supports.

•(f)
Raceway Supported Enclosures, with Devices,
Luminaires (Fixtures), or Lampholders.
•An enclosure that contains a device(s), other than splicing
devices, or supports a luminaire(s) [fixture(s)], lampholder, or
other equipment and is supported by entering raceways shall
not exceed 1650 cm3 (100 in3) in size.
•Itshall have threaded entries or have hubs identified for the
purpose.
•It
shall be supported by two or more conduits threaded
wrenchtight into the enclosure or hubs.
•Each conduit shall be secured within 450 mm of the
enclosure.
 Boxes, Conduit Bodies, and
Handhole Enclosures to Be
Accessible.
•Boxes,conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures shall
be installed so that the wiring contained in them can
be rendered accessible without removing any part of
the building or, in underground circuits, without
excavating sidewalks, paving, earth, or other
substance that is to be used to establish the finished
grade.
•Handhole Enclosures. Handhole enclosures shall
be designed and installed to withstand all loads
likely to be imposed.
Splices and Taps.
•Splices and taps shall be made
in junction boxes or other
enclosures.
SELF-CHECK

•Answer TRUE if the

statement is TRUE, and write
the correct letter of the
answer if the underline word
of the statement is incorrect.
SELF-CHECK
•1. It is elsewhere provided in this Code
that the number of wires and circuits
confined in a single enclosure be
varyingly restricted.
•A. DUAL
•B. TRIPLE
•C. DOUBLE
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•2. Limiting the number of loads in a single
enclosure will minimizes the effects from a
short circuit or ground fault in one circuit.
•A. circuits
•B. switches
•C. equipment
•D. circuit breakers
SELF-CHECK
•3.
Metal enclosures and raceways for service
conductors and equipment shall be
grounded.
•A. ungrounded
•B. bonded
•C. installed
•D. connected
SELF-CHECK
• 4.In damp or wet locations, surface type enclosures shall be
placed or equipped so as to prevent moisture or water from
entering and accumulating within the cabinet or cutout box,
and shall be mounted so there is at least 20 mm airspace
between the enclosure and the wall or other supporting
surface.
• A. 6 mm
• B. 10 mm
• C. 12 mm
• D. 15 mm
SELF-CHECK
•5. Enclosures installed in wet locations
shall be weatherproof.
•A. Waterproof
•B. Watertight
•C. Weathertight
•D. Wettight
SELF-CHECK
•6. For enclosures in wet locations,
raceways or cables entering above the
level of uninsulated live parts shall use
fittings listed for wet locations.
•A. TRUE
•B. FALSE
SELF-CHECK
•7.
Openings through which conductors enter
shall be adequately closed.
•A. grounded
•B. open
•C. accessible
•D. reachable
Self-Check
•8.
Cabinets and cutout boxes shall have
sufficient space to accommodate all
conductors installed in them without
crowding.
•A. grounding
•B. overloading
•C. short
•D. overlapping
Self-Check
• 9.Enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices
shall be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters,
or raceways for conductors feeding through or
tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices,
unless adequate space for this purpose is provided.
• A. shall not be
• B. shall be permitted
• C. shall not be permitted
Self-Check
• 10.The conductors shall not fill the wiring space at any
cross section to more than 40 percent of the cross-sectional
area of the space, and the conductors, splices, and taps
shall not fill the wiring space at any cross section to more
than 75 percent of the cross-sectional area of that space.
• A. 50 percent
• B. 100 percent
• C. 60 percent
• D. 70 percent
 Self-Check
•11.Side-wiring spaces, side gutters, or side-wiring
compartments of cabinets and cutout boxes shall be made
tight enclosures by means of covers, barriers, or partitions
extending from the bases of the devices contained in the
cabinet, to the door, frame, or sides of the cabinet.
•A. shall not be
•B. shall be permitted
•C. shall not be permitted
Self-Check
•12.An enclosure mounted on a building or
other surface shall be rigidly and securely
fastened in place.
•A. shall not be
•B. shall be permitted
•C. shall not be permitted
Self-Check
•13. An enclosure mounted in a finished
surface shall be rigidly secured thereto by
clamps, anchors, or fittings identified for the
application.
•A. shall not be
•B. shall be permitted
•C. shall not be permitted
Self-Check
•14. Support wire(s) used for enclosure
support shall not be fastened at each end so
as to be taut within the ceiling cavity
•A. shall be
•B. shall be permitted
•C. shall not be permitted
Self-Check
•15.Splices and taps shall be made in
junction boxes or other enclosures.
•A. shall not be
•B. shall be permitted
•C. shall not be permitted