Specification

Thomas and Betts Corporation
Product Guide Specification
METALLIC OUTLET BOXES
26 05 33.20-1
REVISION 0
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 33.20
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 metallic switch and outlet boxes used in electrical construction.
B. Related Sections:
1. Section 26 05 19.01 Cord and Cable Fittings
2. Section 26 05 33.26 Zinc Die Cast Fittings for Raceways and Boxes
3. Section 26 05 33.28 Steel EMT Fittings
4. Section 26 05 33.29 Commercial Grade AC and FMC Fittings
5. Section 26 05 33.31 Industrial Grade AC, FMC, and MC Fittings
1.02 REFERENCES
A. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
1. UL 514A Metallic Outlet Boxes
B. Canadian Standard Association (CSA):
1. CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part I
2. CSA C22.2 No. 18.1 Metallic Outlet Boxes
C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
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.