Old Work Box

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For cutouts in plywood, as opposed to frame mounted receptacles.

https://www.amazon.com/Lamson-B120R-Carlon-PVC-Outlet/dp/B00002N5FQ

Dimensions

  • 3-7/8-Inch Length by 2-3/8 [1]
  • 4-1/8 x 2-1/4 [2]
  • 2-3/4 in x 2-1/4 in [3]
  • 2.75 x 2.25 x 4.3 [4]
  • 3.65 x 2.3 x 4.3 [5]
  • 2.25 x 4.38 x 2.75 [6]

Allowed in New Construction

https://forums.mikeholt.com/threads/installation-of-old-work-boxes-in-new-construction.61773/

Exceptions

From [7]

Just a heads up, if the wall is fire rated the box must be secured to the stud regardless of the box listing. This is a building code issue not a electrical code issue.

I have no idea if the opening posters wall is fire rated.