# WAC 296-46B-314: WAC 296-46B-314. Outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures

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## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-46B-314
- **Heading:** WAC 296-46B-314. Outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; fittings; and handhole enclosures
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-46B / Section 296-46B-314

## Text

029(A) Accessibility of conduit bodies and boxes.
(1) Conduit bodies, junction, pull, and outlet boxes must be installed so that the wiring and devices contained in them is accessible without removing any part of the building structure, including insulation material.
023(H) Flexible cord connection of pendant boxes.
(2) The flexible cord and cord connection must comply with NEC 314.23(H) and the following:
(a) A suspended pendant box must not contain conduit "knockouts" and connection to a suspended box must utilize an integral threaded hub;
(b) The maximum length of the cord for a suspended pendant drop from a permanently installed junction box to a suitable tension take-up device above the pendant box must not exceed six feet;
(c) The flexible cord must be supported at each end with an approved cord grip or strain relief connector fitting/device that will eliminate all stress on the conductor connections;
(d) The flexible cord must be a minimum #14 AWG copper;
(e) The flexible cord ampacity must be determined using NEC Table 400.5(A) column A; and
(f) The flexible cord must be hard or extra hard usage.
027(C) Boxes at ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan outlets.
(3) For the purposes of NEC 314.27(C), locations acceptable for the installation of ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans include all ceiling areas of habitable rooms of dwelling occupancies except: Areas within four feet of walls, soffits, or fixed cabinetry; or areas directly above permanently installed island or peninsular countertop surfaces.

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