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DocuSign Envelope ID: B94F2D40-3B3C-47A7-86C2-6F1 B4F92C62C <br /> Orange County Emergency Services Building Construction Documents <br /> SECTION 26 05 33.16 <br /> BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS <br /> PART 2 PRODUCTS <br /> 1.01 BOXES <br /> A. General Requirements: <br /> 1. Do not use boxes and associated accessories for applications other than as permitted by <br /> NFPA 70 and product listing. <br /> 2. Provide all boxes, fittings, supports, and accessories required for a complete raceway system <br /> and to accommodate devices and equipment to be installed. <br /> 3. Provide products listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended. <br /> 4. Where box size is not indicated, size to comply with NFPA 70 but not less than applicable <br /> minimum size requirements specified. <br /> 5. Provide grounding terminals within boxes where equipment grounding conductors terminate. <br /> B. Outlet and Device Boxes Up to 100 cubic inches, Including Those Used as Junction and Pull <br /> Boxes: <br /> 1. Use sheet-steel boxes for dry locations unless otherwise indicated or required. <br /> 2. Use cast iron boxes or cast aluminum boxes for damp or wet locations unless otherwise <br /> indicated or required; furnish with compatible weatherproof gasketed covers. <br /> 3. Use suitable concrete type boxes where flush-mounted in concrete. <br /> 4. Use suitable masonry type boxes where flush-mounted in masonry walls. <br /> 5. Use raised covers suitable for the type of wall construction and device configuration where <br /> required. <br /> 6. Use shallow boxes where required by the type of wall construction. <br /> 7. Do not use "through-wall' boxes designed for access from both sides of wall. <br /> 8. Sheet-Steel Boxes: Comply with NEMA OS 1, and list and label as complying with UL 514A. <br /> 9. Cast Metal Boxes: Comply with NEMA FB 1, and list and label as complying with UL 514A; <br /> furnish with threaded hubs. <br /> 10. Boxes for Supporting Luminaires and Ceiling Fans: Listed as suitable for the type and weight <br /> of load to be supported; furnished with fixture stud to accommodate mounting of luminaire <br /> where required. <br /> 11. Boxes for Ganged Devices: Use multigang boxes of single-piece construction. Do not use <br /> field-connected gangable boxes unless specifically indicated or permitted. <br /> 12. Wall Plates: Comply with Section 26 27 26. <br /> C. Cabinets and Enclosures, Including Junction and Pull Boxes Larger Than 100 cubic inches: <br /> 1. Comply with NEMA 250, and list and label as complying with UL 50 and UL 50E, or UL 508A. <br /> 2. NEMA 250 Environment Type, Unless Otherwise Indicated: <br /> 3. Junction and Pull Boxes Larger Than 100 cubic inches: <br /> a. Provide screw-cover or hinged-cover enclosures unless otherwise indicated. <br /> END OF SECTION 26 05 33.16 <br /> PDC Project 18102 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL 26 05 33.16- 1 <br /> 12/17/2018 SYSTEMS <br />