Shallow Electrical Box Pocket Door. So just install this box then run conduit to protect the wire until it reaches a normal wall. It does depend on the thickness of the door.
The building inspector said he saw no problem with me installing a light switch in a shallow electrical box on the pocket door frame as long as I could properly secure the wire per code within 8 of the box. The pocket door literally fits into a pocket inside the wall and typically slides on. Use a wiremold extension box on the extra shallow box shown.
When you take into account a 12 projection for the drywall it fits in the standard 34 framing for a.
Old Work Flanged Shallow Box is designed for use with non-metallic sheathed cable in accordance with article 314 of the NEC. Tools Building Supplies It is apparently designed for mobile homes. Panelboard behind door. A very shallow box may work if you only have a switch leg.