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    miguelito3218 Posts: 60, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 12, 2007, 06:04 AM
    Junction boxes in attic: can be facing up?
    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.
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    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.
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    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/electr...ons-48863.html
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