In accordance with Sec. 406.5 of the 2014 Edition of the NEC, receptacles shall be mounted in ______ boxes or _______.
A) listed / approved
B) identified / listed
C) identified / assemblies
D) metallic / enclosures
Find the Answer
Answer: C
Article 406 covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs (cord caps). Receptacle mounting requirements are outlined in Sec. 406.5, which states they must be “mounted in identified boxes or assemblies.”
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