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Weight Requirement for Handhole Enclosure Cover

Feb. 12, 2015

Article 314 covers the installation and use of all boxes and conduit bodies used as outlet, device, junction, or pull boxes — depending on their use — and handhole enclosures.

Mike Holt

Handhole enclosure covers shall require the use of tools to open, or they shall weigh over ______.

a) 45 lbs
b) 70 lbs
c) 100 lbs
d) 200 lbs

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: c) 100 lbs

Article 314 covers the installation and use of all boxes and conduit bodies used as outlet, device, junction, or pull boxes — depending on their use — and handhole enclosures. As outlined in the first two sentences of Sec. 314.30(D), "Handhole enclosure covers shall have an identifying mark or logo that prominently identifies the function of the enclosure, such as "electric." Handhole enclosure covers shall require the use of tools to open, or they shall weigh over 100 lbs."

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Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.