"aemeijers" wrote in message
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"Nexus7" wrote in message
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On Jun 1, 4:56 pm, "John Grabowski" wrote:
I have used 6/32 hex nuts behind the device strap to keep the device
from
being pushed back.

I think this is the best solution - there's just one nut, no worrying
about 3-4 washers; it attaches the outlet solidly to the box which is
itself attached to the stud, so everything is robust; and if the box
is metal, the outlet or switch body is solidly grounded.

Again, code sez that if the box edge isn't flush with wall surface, you
need something between the device and any combustible materials, in case
of sparking. I agree, a fire actually starting that way is a
one-in-a-million shot, but when it comes time to sell, if the inspector
actually pulls that particular outlet cover, you;ll have to redo it
anyway. As cheap as extension rings are, may as well do it that way in the
first place.

aem sends...

Just so you know, I do plan to use the box extenders. I do like to follow
code just to avoid problems in the future.