Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
NON-METALLIC OUTLET BOXES
26 05 33.17-1
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Specifier Notes: This product guide specification is written according to the Construction Specifications Institute
(CSI) 3-Part Format, including MasterFormat, SectionFormat, and PageFormat, as described in The Project
Resource Manual—CSI Manual of Practice, Fifth Edition.
This section must be carefully reviewed and edited by the Architect or Engineer to meet the requirements of the
project and local building code. Coordinate this section with other specification sections and the Drawings. Delete
all “Specifier Notes” after editing this section.
Section numbers are from MasterFormat 2010 Update.
SECTION 26 05 33.17
NON-METALLIC OUTLET BOXES
Specifier Notes: Delete any information below in Parts 1, 2 or 3 which is not required or relevant for the project.
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY
A. This section includes the following:
1. PVC, Phenolic and Polycarbonate switch and outlet boxes listed for use with non-metallic
sheathed cable.
2. PVC brackets for low voltage wire and cable management.
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
1. UL 514C Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes, and Covers
B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
1. NEMA OS-2 Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Device Boxes, Covers and Box Supports
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.
B. Product Data:
1. Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature and product specifications for each product.
2. Manufacturer’s product drawings.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship.
B. Furnished boxes, covers and brackets shall be UL or ETL Listed and/or CSA Certified or equivalent in
accordance with the applicable code.