There are also adjustable depth plastic boxes such as the Carlon Adjust-A-Box. There are nail-on boxes that have alignment tabs for 1/2" and 5/8" drywall.
You can nail on a nail-on box where ever you want. There are plastic boxes that work fine with 5/8" drywall. (See below.) But without a doubt it makes installing the devices (switches and receptacles) more of a pain. It is certainly acceptable for the boxes to sit back a little NEC 314.20 allows a flush mount box to be up to 1/4" back in a non-combustible material like drywall.
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If this was a professional job, would they care and make someone re-mount these boxes? Or is this typical? The receptacle tabs should be firm on the drywall and everything should be tight. I understand that adjusting the receptacle out is no big deal so long as the drywall is cut close to the box. Is it a big deal or am I stressing about nothing? This is my first 100% new construction and I find myself caring more. To be honest, on a remodel I pay less attention to how perfect it is. But, when I do, I've tried to get it close. level with it? In the past, i've done mostly remodel work and I don't generally move boxes. Is it considered rather shady / done wrong, if I'm 1/8" short of the drywall vs. Our electrician is doing all the work on this house, minus placing the boxes. Most of the boxes are already nailed to the walls at the 3/8s" mark. We are doing 1/2" drywall on the walls for sure (except on firewall of course). Most plastic home improvement store electrical, single gang cut-in boxes seem to have little plastic tabs / bumps which if used, will set the box 3/8s inch off the studs.
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