Can a C-7 contractor use a plastic single gang box on a 100 degree fire wall.?

Question

I have to install a wireless transmitting raputer( battery operated ) on a new construction site. The general is not sure if the inspector will except the (standard single gang) pastic box on a 100 degree fire rated wall that leads into the corridor. We have never had any problems in the past but could anyone shed a little light on this matter

yes this is low voltage

Answer 1

Maybe.

Answer 2

Any electrical box needs to have a fire rating before it can be in a rated wall. There are plastic boxes that carry that rating. Look for a stamp on the box. Without that rating, the inspector should fail the inspection if he/she notices it. You find out how important these ratings are if you ever have a fire and the investigators see how the fire spread from room to room. The rated corridor is supposed to buy you time to escape during a fire. Do not compromise that rating. Plan on doing it right whether or not the inspector catches it.

Answer 3

The laws of the United States should always be above any of these contracts. If a particular contract conflicts with the law it is not valid. It shouldn't prevent the woman from being heard in the court of law. If the woman is violating her contract then Haliburton can file a charge against her. But her case still must be heard. I do not know why there was even a debate. If it was my small business involve in this there wouldn't be any debate, but it's Haliburton and they want to exempt them. I could not believe that any of you can rationalize the action of these 30 GOP Senators. I am extremely disgusted.

Answer 4

If it's a residential application yes, If commercial No

Answer 5

its low voltage, yes