314.23 Box supports
What changed in 314.23
Conduit pendant stems longer than 18 inches now call for a listed swivel hanger, replacing the older wording about flexible fittings.
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- Applies to boxes and luminaires hung from conduit stems, also called pendants.
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Conduit pendant stems longer than 18 inches now call for a listed swivel hanger, replacing the older wording about flexible fittings.
2023 NEC®Revised
A box hung from a cord that has a threaded hub now needs a listed cord grip made for that kind of hub.
Open the 2023 page →2026 NEC®Revised
One threaded raceway can now support more than a conduit body. Single-gang FS and FD boxes and explosionproof boxes were added to the single-raceway exceptions in 314.23(E) and (F).
Open the 2026 page →More 2020 changes in Article 314
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