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Question by  cohenr (4)

What are fluorescent fixture grounding requirements?

 
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Answer by  Sparky101 (366)

The grounding of fluorescent lighting is no different than that of incandescent. Most fixtures provide either a ground wire/tail or a ground screw. Make sure to attach either the screw or wire to the ground wire of the circuit feeding the fixture. If no ground wire is available a minimum 10-32 screw tapped into the j-box will do.

 
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Answer by  Sparky101 (366)

Currently, the National Electrical Code requires that ALL fixtures be grounded regardless of type. Most fixtures have either ground tails or screws provided by the manufacturer.

 
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Answer by  Hank81527 (76)

The national codes state there can be no more than 8 plugs on a 15 amp circuit. But it will be useful to know the amount of current needed on a circuit. A kitchen a good example. The are toasters, blenders, electric skillets, microwave ovens, etc. All of these items working together could draw more than 15 amps.

 
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Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Basically the fixture must be in accordance to all basic grounding requirements. There has to be a maximum of 8 outlets on a 15 amplifier circuit.

 
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Answer by  andy4us (75)

A fluorescent fixture has the same grounding requirements as any other light fixture according to the NEC. They should always be grounded.

 
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Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well the requirements are they must meet safety wiring regulations. Also, they must not generate too much radiation in the home.

 
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