Originally Posted by
Rollie Meyers
Here is a copy & paste from the 2008 NEC which is unchanged from the 2002 & 2005 editions.
314.27
(C) Floor Boxes. Boxes listed specifically for this application
shall be used for receptacles located in the floor.
Exception: Where the authority having jurisdiction judges
them free from likely exposure to physical damage, moisture,
and dirt, boxes located in elevated floors of show
windows and similar locations shall be permitted to be
other than those listed for floor applications. Receptacles
and covers shall be listed as an assembly for this type of
location.
This is my opinion, but that receptacle in the picture does not meet that exception.
Rollie,
"This is my opinion, but that receptacle in the picture does not meet that exception."
Not just "your opinion, that is what the code states,
That certainly does not look like it is "located in elevated floors of show
windows and similar locations". "Similar locations" would be floor areas which are not used for walking on, but for display - which is what show windows are not for (not for walking on) and are for (displaying items).
Additionally, when that exception is applied, the code states (bold and underlining are mine) "Receptacles and covers
shall be listed as an assembly for this type of location".
Thus it is safe to say that is not allowed as shown in the photo.
