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- occupational/takeoff
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- type/encyclopedia
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title: Wiring Device Selection
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# Wiring Device Selection
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Wiring devices and their wall plates are a common target of [[gold-plating]].
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* Device grade: commercial < specification
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* Minimum rating for general-use receptacles: N5-15R < N5-20R
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* Device form-factor: Duplex/toggle < Decora
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* Device cover plate material: Plastic < nylon < aluminum < stainless steel
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* Device cover plate size: standard < mid-size < oversize "jumbo"
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* Device cover plate attachment: Standard < screwless
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* Floor box material: Steel < cast iron
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* Floor box cover plate material: plastic < brass < aluminum
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> [!info] Search Terms Relevant to Wiring Device Selection
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> * "Decora"
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> [!info] Example Specs Relevant to Wiring Device Selection
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> * 26XXXX - Wiring Devices
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> * 26XXXX - Boxes And Covers For Electrical Systems
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> * 26XXXX - Lighting Control Devices
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> * 26XXXX - Network Lighting Controls
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> > [!important]
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> > Specification section titles and scope may vary greatly between projects.
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> > The examples provided are not an exhaustive list.
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