Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 14R
Lay-in fluorescent luminaires that rest on the metal framing members of a suspended ceiling cannot just lay on the framing members. NEC 410.36(B) requires that (1) framing members used to support recessed luminaires must be securely fastened to each other and to the building structure at appropriate intervals, and (2) the luminaires must _____________________
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