Can the back of the outlet box be 1/4" from my exterior wall and if not can I install some type of nail plate

According to my husband who has been a residential electrician in VA for 6 years and commercial for 2 years .You can install it that way and they do not make a nail plate for that particular situation.Hope that helps

The reason you use a nail plate is to protect the wire as it passes through a stud or plate. Yes, I have seen nails through boxes but more commonly through wires.

If concerned, use a metal box.

According to my husband who has been a residential electrician in VA for 6 years and commercial for 2 years .You can install it that way and they do not make a nail plate for that particular situation.Hope that helps

Is this a fire hazzard

is this a fire hazzard If your concerned it may be best use a metal box,more than likely it is not ,but better to be safe .

If your concerned it may be best use a metal box,more than likely it is not ,but better to be safe .

Thank you