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During a routine inspection, a municipal inspector notes that a junction box in a finished wall is covered by drywall and inaccessible. According to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), what is the electrician's obligation?
CEC Rule 12-3016(1) states that junction boxes shall be installed so as to be accessible without removing any part of the building or finishes. The electrician
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Question: During a routine inspection, a municipal inspector notes that a junction box in a finished wall is covered by drywall and inaccessible. According to the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), what is the electrician's obligation?
Answer options: ✅ Relocate the box to an accessible location or install an access panel.
- Apply sealant to the drywall to indicate the box location.
- No action is required as long as the splices inside are insulated.
- Install a warning label on the wall indicating the buried junction box.
Correct answer: Relocate the box to an accessible location or install an access panel.
Explanation: CEC Rule 12-3016(1) states that junction boxes shall be installed so as to be accessible without removing any part of the building or finishes. The electrician must ensure the box is accessible, typically by relocating it or installing an access panel.
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