300.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets, Junctions, and Switch Points. At least 150 mm (6 in.) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of luminaires or devices. Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 200 mm (8 in.) in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm (3 in.) outside the opening.
Exception:  Conductors that are not spliced or terminated at the outlet, junction, or switch point shall not be required to comply with 300.14.

 

300.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets, Junctions, and Switch Points. At least 150 mm (6 in.) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of luminaires or devices. Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 200 mm (8 in.) in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm (3 in.) outside the opening. Exception:  Conductors that are not spliced or terminated at the outlet, junction, or switch point shall not be required to comply with 300.14.

canada harry

 

Yeah , I know:laughing:

 

I bet it is the same

 

12-3000 Outlet boxes
(6) At least 150 mm of free conductor shall be left at each outlet for making of joints or the connection of
electrical equipment, unless the conductors are intended to loop through lampholders, receptacles, or
similar devices without joints.


I wish there was a rule for the max amount of wire in a box. 24inches stuffed into the box is the number one reason for drywaller-nicked wires and half my coworkers refuse to believe it. :wallbash:

 

I wish there was a rule for the max amount of wire in a box. 24inches stuffed into the box is the number one reason for drywaller-nicked wires and half my coworkers refuse to believe it. :wallbash:

I think being near the bottom of the food chain contributes to more nicked wire. You have a pep talk with them and inform them you charge the GC for repairs, follow through, and you only have to do it one time.

 

AND 150mm is 6" as Harry stated.... :thumbsup: :laughing:

It almost looks like we are supposed to have 6" outside the box and you guys down there should have 6" from where it enters the box.

 

I don't read your code that way. Seems like 6" left at each outlet. The box is the outlet point.

 

I do the "hang loose" pinky-to-thumb from the back of the box measurement for trimming wires. Seems to work pretty good.

 

I just hold the wires in my hand, and stick out my thumb to touch the drywall/edge of box and cut the excess off.. Replaced a light fixture last week, and the last "electrician" had a good 2" coming out of the ceiling... Fun...

 

rule 12-3000(6)

 

We have an "electrician" who cuts wires in a junction box down to 2", the wires can barely make a connection. Time and again he says it easier to push the wires in the box when you're done... lol

 

Same rule in CEC 2024😂 been looking for this for long

 

Looks like your 11 year quest is finally over.