Box Fill

Construction glossary · Mechanicals

Mechanicals · definition

The NEC limit on how many conductors/devices fit in an electrical box. Overfilled boxes overheat and are a common inspection failure.

Source: NFPA — NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

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