Bjarney,
Good question,
This is commonly used though (made of plastic too). If you think of it as being recessed into the building finish would that make a difference? Fixtures installed in wet locations must be "installed so that water cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments ..." (410.4(A)) This is usually done by caulking or ducseal. Doesn't this mean that the box itself effectively out of a wet location when used on a wall outside? And if the Fixture is sealed in this manner it should also cover requirements for Boxes installed in Damp or Wet locations as per 314.15(A)
In our specific case here I read it as being under a soffit and therefore not a wet location as per Article 100 Definition. " .. unprotected locations exposed to the weather" I don't see any requirement for Boxes to be listed for Damp locations.
Bill
[This message has been edited by Bill Addiss (edited 12-07-2002).]
