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Posted by CJT on July 3, 2006, 10:36 pm
Tom The Great wrote:
>
>
>>I understand that j-boxes aren't permitted to be concealed inside of
>>walls.
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>>Can j-boxes be located in attics, and covered with insulation?
>>
>>Thanks
>
>
>
> Checking the national codes.... 2005NEC 314.29 makes a requirement
> "..accessible without remvoing any part of the building..."
>
> Check with your local authorities. The insulation might be considered
> 'part of the building'.
>
What is "removing?" I assume opening a door is not "removing" part of
the building. So perhaps pushing aside some insulation isn't, either.
>
> IMHO thinking. I was taught that intentions were so that no box was
> 'hidden' for later trouble shootting. I would suggest that you try
> and get the box mounted up towards a rafter, accessible thought the
> ceiling(below) with a blank cover plate, or if you are ok with the
> underinsulation have a sign pointing down and informating attic
> visitors of the j-box.
>
> Remember follow codes local, and national.
>
> Good luck,
>
> tom @ www.NoCostAds.com
>
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