Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
NON-METALLIC OUTLET BOXES
26 05 33.17-2
REVISION 0
1.05 WARRANTY
A. Product is warranted free of defects in material and workmanship.
B. Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL
A. PVC, Phenolic and Polycarbonate non-metallic boxes shall be listed and comply with NEMA OS-2.
B. PVC non-metallic low voltage brackets shall be listed.
2.02 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
Thomas & Betts Corporation
8155 T&B Blvd
Memphis, TN 38125
800-816-7809, 901-252-5000
www.tnb.com
Products:
1. Carlon® Blue™ and SuperBlue™ PVC Boxes
2. Carlon® Phenolic Boxes
3. Carlon® Polcarbonate Boxes
4. Carlon® Low Voltage Brackets
2.03 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. PVC Non-metallic Outlet Boxes;
1. Non-metallic outlet boxes shall be molded from PVC.
2. PVC non-metallic outlet boxes shall not rust.
3. PVC non-metallic outlet boxes shall be provided with knockouts or cable clamps to facilitate
wiring.
4. PVC non-metallic outlet boxes shall be listed for use with masonry walls.
5. PVC non-metallic outlet boxes shall be UL Classified for a 2 hour fire rating for walls and
ceilings.
6. PVC non-metallic outlet boxes shall be listed for use with 90 degree C conductors.
7. PVC non-metallic ceiling boxes shall be UL listed for fixture or fan support.
B. Phenolic Non-metallic Outlet Boxes:
1. Non-metallic outlet boxes shall be molded from Phenolic
2. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes shall not rust.
3. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes shall be provided with knockouts or cable clamps to
facilitate wiring.
4. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes shall be listed for use with masonry walls.
5. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes shall be UL Classified for a 2 hour fire rating for walls and
ceilings. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes may be installed in same wall stud cavity of a
shared two-hour wall per it’s UL classification. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes may
face opposite directions with only a 3” horizontal separation per it’s UL Classification.
6. Phenolic non-metallic outlet boxes shall be listed for use with 90 degree C conductors.
7. Phenolic non-metallic ceiling boxes shall be UL listed for fixture and/or fan support.