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*Electrical Splice Boxes*

Electric boxes are required for all wire connections. The box protects wood and other combustible material from electrical sparks. They should always be securely anchored to framing member of your house.

If you find an exposed wire connection or due to a renovation you need to connect a couple of wires together consider a splice box.

Turn off the power at your panel box and anchor an electrical box to a framing member. Insert wires and secure with romex connectors. Use wire connectors to reconnect wires.

Tuck wires into the box and attach a cover plate. The box must remain accessible and cannot be covered with finished walls or ceilings.

Label the box to indicate which wires are spliced in the box.

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