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Installing Electrical Boxes

This is an essential course for techs, helpers and AHJs. Electrical rough-in is one of the most mistake-laden aspects of fire alarm installation. Code violations abound and can cause expensive headaches for years.

Understanding proper equipment and methods is crucial for anyone installing installing electrical boxes for fire alarm system use.

For inspectors, understanding proper electrical box installation is key to determining whether a fire alarm system complies with code requirements.

In this course, you will learn about a wide variety of electrical boxes and various methods for surface mounting and flush mounting in new and existing work. This includes ceilings, beams, steel columns, sheetrock walls, concrete walls and outdoor locations. You will learn how to build good junction boxes and riser cans and how to make fire alarm control unit installation and maintenance easier. You will also learn code requirements for box fill, labelling and mixing power limited fire alarm cabling with 110 VAC wiring.

After completing this course, you should understand:

  • The different types of boxes that are used for fire alarm system installation
  • How to choose the best box to use for different fire alarm devices
  • Multiple methods to surface mount electrical boxes (and other things) to sheetrock, concrete and metal surfaces
  • How to reduce water intrusion into weatherproof backboxes
  • Multiple methods to improve the aesthetics of surface mounted boxes
  • How to flush mount electrical boxes in new drywall
  • Multiple methods to flush mount electrical boxes in existing drywall, including jobs where wire is required to be run in raceway
  • Multiple methods to flush mount electrical boxes in ceilings
  • Multiple methods for installing junction and pull boxes
  • How to use gutters to make fire alarm control unit installation and maintenance easier
  • How to add a knockout anywhere one is needed
  • How to connect EMT and other connectors to knockouts that are larger than the fitting
  • NFPA 70 requirements for box fill
  • NFPA 70 requirements for labels
  • NFPA 70 requirements for mixing power limited fire alarm wiring with 110 VAC and other nonpower limited wiring
  • How to use a MR101C to separate fire alarm wiring from 110 VAC and reduce the likelihood of high voltage damaging fire alarm equipment

Approx. time: 2 hours 30 minutes
(2.5 CPD points)

Price: $190
(30-day access)

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Course Modules

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Boxes

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Surface Mounting

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Running Wire Between Surface-Mounted Boxes

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Mounting Boxes to Butterfly Valves

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Flush Mounting

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Mounting Boxes in Ceilings

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Other Boxes and Non-Boxes

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Labels and Wiring in Boxes

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam

Final Thoughts and Final Exam

1
Intro to Installing Electrical Boxes
2
4-Square Boxes
3
4-11 Boxes
4
Single Gang Boxes
5
Mud Rings
6
Multi Gang Boxes
7
Handy Boxes
8
4-O Boxes
9
Weatherproof Backboxes
10
Knockouts
11
Quiz #1
12
Surface Mounting with Screws
13
Surface Mounting with EZ Anchors
14
Surface Mounting with Toggle Bolts
15
Surface Mounting with Tapcons
16
Surface Mounting with Mollies
17
Surface Mounting with Mushroom Anchors
18
Surface Mounting with Self Tappers
19
Surface Mounting with Beam Clamps
20
Surface Mounting with Powder Actuated Fasteners
21
Surface Mounting Aesthetics and Other Thoughts
22
Quiz #2
23
Running Wire Between Boxes Using EMT
24
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Offset Nipples
25
Running Wire Between Boxes Using KO Bushings
26
Running Wire Between Boxes Using Rigid Couplings
27
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Close Nipple
28
Mounting a Box to a Butterfly Valve Using a Chase Nipple
29
Mounting a 4-Square Box on a Stud with a Mud Ring
30
Mounting a Nonmetalic Old Work Box
31
Mounting a Metal Box in Old Work
32
Mounting a Metal Box with Flex in Old Work
33
Challenges Mounting Boxes in Old Work
34
Quiz #3
35
Mounting Boxes in Ceilings
36
Cutting Ceiling Tiles
37
Mounting a Box to a 512 Hanger
38
Installing a 512 Hanger in the Ceiling
39
Mounting a Box to a 512HD Hanger
40
Installing a 512HD Hanger in the Ceiling
41
Introduction to Tiger Claw Brackets
42
Installing a Tiger Claw Bracket in the Ceiling
43
Low Voltage Mounting Brackets
44
Generic Riser Cans
45
Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinets
46
Gutters
47
Panel Back Boxes
48
Riser and Panel Knockouts
49
Quiz #4
50
Box Fill
51
Labels
52
Mixing Wire
53
Using a MR101C to Separate Power Limited Wiring
54
Final Thoughts on Electrical Boxes
55
Final Exam