Question: An outlet box or enclosure mounted on a building or other surface shall be _____.
a) rigidly and securely fastened in place
b) supported by cables that protrude from the box
c) supported by cable entries from the top and permitted to rest against the supporting surface
d) permitted to be supported by the raceway(s) terminating at the box
See answer below.
Answer: a) rigidly and securely fastened in place
Per Sec. 314.23(A): "An enclosure mounted on a building or other surface shall be rigidly and securely fastened in place."
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