{"product_id":"arlington-flbc480mb-floor-box-box-body","title":"Arlington FLBC480MB Floor Box - Box Body","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arlington \u003cstrong\u003eFLBC480MB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a floor box built to deliver clean power and data to the middle of a finished floor. Specified by electricians, builders, AV installers and stocked in Canada by Maple Electric Supply for fast contractor and project delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aifittings.com\/catalog\/floor-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eBrowse Arlington's official Floor Boxes catalog ↗\u003c\/a\u003e for full technical specifications, dimensional drawings, and installation guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTL;DR\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arlington FLBC480MB, floor box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e conference rooms, open-plan offices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arlington's full ecosystem of carpet rings, pop-up covers, and concrete-rated bodies for every floor type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick reference for the FLBC480MB. These are the points contractors and purchasers check first when matching a part to a project drawing or a takeoff line. Full installation and listing detail lives on the Arlington spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArlington part number:\u003c\/strong\u003e FLBC480MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floor Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon scopes where the Arlington FLBC480MB (and the rest of the Floor Boxes line) earns its place on the spec. It's not an exhaustive list, but it's a fast read on whether this is the right family for your application before you go deeper on the cut sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-plan offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetail receptacles in showroom floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential basement concrete pours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitality event spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Contractors Choose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed for the applications stated on the Arlington spec sheet, so there are no jurisdictional surprises at inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered for finished-floor installs where every millimetre of trim height matters and cover-to-substrate alignment has to look intentional after the trades leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed by a Canadian-owned stocking dealer. Maple Electric Supply ships from Ontario, so the SKU lands on site without cross-border duty calcs or week-long customs holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Arlington's North American manufacturing footprint. It's the same part number you've already spec'd on prior jobs, with the same listings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement and add-on availability runs through a Canadian supply channel, so short-notice job sites can pull additional units without re-engineering the order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose the Right Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare with sibling Arlington floor boxes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-1-gang-brass-floor-box-kit-w-2-flip-lids\"\u003eArlington 1 Gang Brass Floor Box Kit w\/ 2 Flip Lids\u003c\/a\u003e, Brass finish · 1-gang version · 1\" trade size · Brass body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-flbc4520w\"\u003eArlington FLBC4520W\u003c\/a\u003e, alternate Arlington floor box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-caramel-rd-adj-flr-box-adjustable-non-metallic-floor-box\"\u003eArlington Caramel Rd Adj Flr Box - Adjustable Non-Metallic\u003c\/a\u003e, Caramel finish · Non-Metallic body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-2-gang-mtl-cover-kit-metal-covers-with-flip-lids\"\u003eArlington 2 Gang MTL Cover Kit - Metal Covers with Flip Lids\u003c\/a\u003e, 2-gang version · 2\" trade size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/collections\/arlington-floor-boxes\"\u003eArlington Floor Boxes collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation must comply with CEC Section 12 wiring methods and applicable local amendments. Boxes in finished floors must be rated for the load and environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary code reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e CEC Section 12 (Wiring Methods); CEC 26-700 (Receptacles in Damp\/Wet Locations) where applicable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the Arlington listing on the current spec sheet matches your local AHJ's adopted code edition, since provincial amendments to the CEC can override the federal base text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm trade size, mounting style, and accessory pairing against the project drawings before ordering in volume. Maple Electric Supply's counter staff can pull the cut sheet on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation must be completed by a qualified electrician where required by local code; the homeowner \/ unlicensed scope is narrower in Ontario than in several US jurisdictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Mistakes to Avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatterns we see on returns, callbacks, and inspection re-visits around the Floor Boxes line. Most of them are small and avoidable when the right SKU and accessory get pulled at the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing power + low-voltage in an undivided box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForgetting the cover\/carpet-ring SKU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePouring concrete before sealing knockouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdering a carpet ring without the matching box body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Bought With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington Floor Boxes (carpet rings\/covers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington Specialty Boxes (covers\/trim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArlington Miscellaneous (cable mgmt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSourcing in Ontario\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourcing the FLBC480MB through Maple Electric Supply means a Canadian invoice in CAD, GST\/HST handled at the supplier level, and no surprise duty calls from a brokerage three weeks after the project closes. We stock the most-spec'd Arlington floor boxes on-shelf in Ontario and pull additional units from the manufacturer on a short cadence for the long tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Arlington FLBC480MB UL and\/or CSA listed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArlington components are listed for the applications stated by the manufacturer. Always verify the listing on the product's spec sheet against your jurisdiction's adopted code.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this part made in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArlington Industries manufactures the bulk of its catalog in the United States. Confirm origin on the current spec sheet if it matters for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this box work in concrete or wood\/joist floors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVaries by configuration. Check the FLBC480MB datasheet for the exact dimensions, ratings, and accessory list before ordering in volume. Arlington updates spec sheets periodically, so spec the live version from the manufacturer's site for the current job.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cover sold separately or included with the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe FLBC480MB datasheet is the authoritative source on this. Arlington publishes torque specs, listed conductor ranges, and accepted accessories per part number, and those values shift between revisions even when the SKU stays the same.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the depth and cubic-inch capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfirm against the published Arlington FLBC480MB cut sheet; values shift between configurations even inside the same family. Maple Electric Supply can email a current copy on request and flag any recent revisions that changed listed ratings.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I run both power and low-voltage in the same box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaple Electric Supply can pull the FLBC480MB spec sheet on request. Answers here depend on the specific configuration and the listed conditions of use. Anything that affects code compliance should come straight from the manufacturer's current published documentation.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat carpet ring or cover finishes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRefer to the FLBC480MB product page on Arlington's site or contact Maple Electric Supply for a copy of the current spec sheet with all listed ratings. Generic family-level guidance is a starting point, but the SKU-level sheet is what the inspector will reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed this for a project?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple Electric Supply stocks Arlington across Canada. Request a quote for 10+ unit pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARLINGTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45595423342723,"sku":"FLBC480MB","price":89.26,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1804\/8655\/files\/FLBC4580MB.jpg?v=1755696495","url":"https:\/\/mapleelectricsupply.ca\/products\/arlington-flbc480mb-floor-box-box-body","provider":"Maple Electric Supply ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}