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Definition Electrical Wall Plate

An item designed to mount directly on a bracket or an electrical current carrying wiring device(s) such as switch(es) or outlet(s) (receptacle). The bracket(s) or electrical current carrying device is mounted in a junction box. For trade designated items designed to be attached directly on or through a bracket or electrical wiring device to a conduit outlet, see cover, conduit outlet. For items designed for mounting directly on a junction box, see cover, junction box.