Grounding switches
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Re: Grounding switches
A grounding switch has a means to attach an equipment bonding conductor.
Take a look at section 404.9 (B). The requirement for grounding of switches was added to the 1999 NEC. A non grounding switch can be used as a replacement.
A grounding switch has a means to attach an equipment bonding conductor.
Take a look at section 404.9 (B). The requirement for grounding of switches was added to the 1999 NEC. A non grounding switch can be used as a replacement.
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- retired electrician
Re: Grounding switches
A grounding switch would be required with a nonmetallic box so that you can provide a means to ground a metal face plate. This is required by 404.9(B). A switch with a metal yoke can still be used with a grounded metal box because 404.9(B)(1) permits the use of the switch mounting screws as the grounding means.
Don
A grounding switch would be required with a nonmetallic box so that you can provide a means to ground a metal face plate. This is required by 404.9(B). A switch with a metal yoke can still be used with a grounded metal box because 404.9(B)(1) permits the use of the switch mounting screws as the grounding means.
Don
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- Bremerton, Washington
Re: Grounding switches
Don did clarify my post, thanks Don. I wonder if any manufacturer even makes a non-grounded switch, as a grounded version will work for any location.
Don did clarify my post, thanks Don. I wonder if any manufacturer even makes a non-grounded switch, as a grounded version will work for any location.
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