by ericmark »
Fri Sep 12, 2008 1:52 pm
I would use a deep switch box and use that as a junction box.
All the wiring regulations take some interpretation and what it says is where screw terminals are used there must be access.
It does not say what it considers as access some people consider a bit of screwed down floor board with wiring underneath written on it is access others consider since carpets will cover this it is not access.
As a result what one inspector will pass another will fail so if possible always ask the person inspecting.
Junction boxes with spring connectors are permitted as they have no screws to work lose.
For my wall lights I used conduit boxes behind them as screws in lamps matched conduit boxes leaving loads of room for connections if required also easy to replace with klick type ceiling rose again screw hole spacings match.
Common sense has to be used as well as the regulation book.
Eric