A drywall lid is about to conceal junction boxes that contain splices, and no access panels are shown. What should be coordinated before the ceiling is closed?
Correct Answer
D) Relocate the boxes or provide access so splices remain accessible
Junction boxes containing splices must remain accessible after installation. Other choices document or hide the condition rather than preserving access for inspection and maintenance.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Junction boxes containing splices must remain accessible after installation. Other choices document or hide the condition rather than preserving access for inspection and maintenance.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Photograph the boxes and cover them permanently
A photograph records the hidden location but does not let inspectors or maintenance workers reach the splices later.
Option B: Move the splices into flexible conduit above the ceiling and leave the junction boxes concealed
Flexible conduit is a raceway, not an access method for concealed splices; the splice location still must be reachable.
Option C: The coordinator should paint the box covers the ceiling color
Painted covers blend into the ceiling visually, but the issue is physical access, not appearance.
Memory Technique
Use the phrase "problem, control, result" for junction box accessibility; the result side is Relocate the boxes or provide access so splices remain accessible.
Reference Hint
Open Mechanical and Electrical Systems for Construction Managers, 4th Ed., 2024; use by topic index - raceways / EMT / junction boxes to confirm that Junction boxes containing splices must remain accessible after installation.
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