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miguelito3218
Feb 12, 2007, 06:04 AM
Hi there. Can junctions boxes in an attic be facing up? Or do they need to be secured on their side, secured to a ledger board or something. Thanks!

Also, is there an online source for the NEC? Thanks again.

ballengerb1
Feb 12, 2007, 09:06 AM
The boxes can face up but they need to have covers. If you do not secure the box you should secure the conduit.

tkrussell
Feb 12, 2007, 10:53 AM
Boxes in the attic can be mounted face up, and should be fastened to the joists, either the top face or the side. Be sure the boxes are in a location that they will not be stepped on, or covered with a flooring material.

Review the Sticky Note for the Electrical Forum, in it you will find a link to the NEC NFPA 70 2005 edition online.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electrical-lighting/read-first-all-electrical-questions-48863.html