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4.1101.4 Exterior Wall Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)—Electrical System Considerations

Topic:

Walls

Subtopic:

Preparation

Desired Outcome:

Outlet, junction, switch, and light fixture boxes and existing wiring are protected from SPF SPF Spray polyurethane foam

For supporting material, see Referenced Standards, General Information on Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) and Building America Solution Center.

Single-Family Homes

	Title	Specification(s)	Objective(s)
	4.1101.4a Box protection	All front and back openings of all outlet, switch, and light fixture boxes will be covered with masking tape All electrical junction boxes will be accessible after the installation of SPF SPF Spray polyurethane foam Open electrical junction boxes will have covers installed	Prevent SPF SPF Spray polyurethane foam from covering any switches and outlets and from entering the inside of any electrical box

Title

Specification(s)

Objective(s)

4.1101.4a
Box protection

All front and back openings of all outlet, switch, and light fixture boxes will be covered with masking tape

All electrical junction boxes will be accessible after the installation of SPF SPF Spray polyurethane foam

Open electrical junction boxes will have covers installed

Prevent SPF SPF Spray polyurethane foam from covering any switches and outlets and from entering the inside of any electrical box