Mar 7, 2024 #1 eatapeach Military Jun 20, 2013 76 0 0 US Would the boxes for the surface-mounted receptacles in a 10-story open commercial garage need to be damp-proof? A hard rain may get some of the boxes at the perimeter wet, but a typical rainstorm would not reach them.
Would the boxes for the surface-mounted receptacles in a 10-story open commercial garage need to be damp-proof? A hard rain may get some of the boxes at the perimeter wet, but a typical rainstorm would not reach them.
Mar 7, 2024 #2 eeprom Electrical May 16, 2007 482 0 0 US NEC 314.15. In "damp" locations boxes should be placed to prevent moisture. However, "wet" locations require boxes listed for wet locations. A damp location is defined as protected from weather and not subject to saturation. It sounds like you have a damp location and don't need special boxes. Upvote 0 Downvote
NEC 314.15. In "damp" locations boxes should be placed to prevent moisture. However, "wet" locations require boxes listed for wet locations. A damp location is defined as protected from weather and not subject to saturation. It sounds like you have a damp location and don't need special boxes.