Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation

Product Guide Specification

WEATHERPROOF BOXES AND COVERS

26 05 33.18-1

REVISION 1

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 33.18

WEATHERPROOF BOXES AND COVERS

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 metallic single gang boxes, two gang boxes, round boxes, blank covers, device

covers, flip-lid covers, in-use weatherproof covers (metallic and non-metallic) for use in damp and wet

locations.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. UL 514A Metallic Outlet Boxes

2. UL 514D Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices

B. Canadian Standard Association (CSA):

1. CSA C22.2 No. 18 Outlet Boxes, Conduit Boxes, Fittings and Associated Hardware

2. CSA C22.2 No. 18.1 Metallic Outlet Boxes

3. CSA C22.2 No. 42 Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring Devices

4. CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

D. Federal Specification:

1. FED W-C-586D Outlet Boxes, Bodies, And Entrance Caps, Electrical: Cast Metal

E. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

1. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

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.

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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification 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.
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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification 1.04 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship. B. Furnished products are recognized, listed or classified by third party agencies as suitable for the intended purpose. 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. 2.
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Thomas and Betts Corporation Product Guide Specification PART 3 – EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. When installed in a “Wet Location”, as defined by the NEC, all installations shall be in accordance with NEC section 406.9(B) and CEC where applicable and the manufacturer’s instructions. B. When installed in a “Damp or Wet Location”, as defined by the NEC, all installations shall be in accordance with NEC section 314.15 and CEC where applicable and the manufacturer’s instructions. C.