What's Wrong Here?
Feb 8, 2005 8:59 AM, By Joe Tedesco
Answer
Hint: This lighting fixture was installed outdoors with wood screws
Aside from the fact that it looks like this fixture was not properly grounded, the installation violates 314.27 of the 2002 NEC:
“(A) Boxes at Luminaire (Lighting Fixture) Outlets. Boxes used at luminaire (lighting fixture) or lampholder outlets shall be designed for the purpose. At every outlet used exclusively for lighting, the box shall be designed or installed so that a luminaire (lighting fixture) may be attached.
“Exception: A wall-mounted luminaire (fixture) weighing not more than 3 kg (6 lb) shall be permitted to be supported on other boxes or plaster rings that are secured to other boxes, provided the luminaire (fixture) or its supporting yoke is secured to the box with no fewer than two No. 6 or larger screws.”
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