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title: Wiring Device Selection
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# Wiring Device Selection

Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].

* Device grade: commercial < specification
* Minimum rating for general-use receptacles: N5-15R < N5-20R
* Device form-factor: Duplex/toggle < Decora
* Device cover plate material: Plastic < nylon < aluminum < stainless steel
* Device cover plate size: standard < mid-size < oversize "jumbo"
* Device cover plate attachment: Standard < screwless
* Floor box material: Steel < cast iron
* Floor box cover plate material: plastic < brass < aluminum

> [!info] Search Terms Relevant to Wiring Device Selection
> * "Decora"

> [!info] Example Specs Relevant to Wiring Device Selection
> * 26XXXX - Wiring Devices
> * 26XXXX - Boxes And Covers For Electrical Systems
> * 26XXXX - Lighting Control Devices
> * 26XXXX - Network Lighting Controls
>
> > [!important]
> > Specification section titles and scope may vary greatly between projects.
> > The examples provided are not an exhaustive list.
