Luminaires Installed in a Grid Ceiling.

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Maine has additional state-specific resources including laws, rules, and most common electrical law violations based on the 2020 National electrical Code (NEC).

See below section or click on the following link to view all of the most common electrical violations in Maine: Common Law Violations

Common 2020 National Electrical Code Violations:

  1. Not securing light fixtures to suspended ceiling grid. [410.36(B)]

Luminaires (light fixtures) must be securely fastened to the suspended ceiling framing member by means of screws, bolts, or rivets. Listed clips are also allowed. This applies to any fixtures supported by the ceiling grid system. There is no code requirement that requires you to support a light to the building structure and if done, does not preclude you from securing to the suspended ceiling.

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Luminaires Installed in a Grid Ceiling.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is true of luminaires installed in a suspended grid ceiling?

A: Luminaires shall be secured independent of the ceiling framing member.
B: They must operate at 120-volts or less.
C: Luminaires shall be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, rivets, or listed clips.
D: They must be an integral part of the grid system.
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