What items are installed around electrical boxes to allow for reduced spacing?

Putty pads are specifically designed to provide a fire-resistant barrier around electrical boxes. They are used to fill the gaps and spaces around boxes to maintain the integrity of fire-rated walls or partitions. When installed correctly, putty pads allow for reduced spacing between the electrical box and the surrounding construction material while ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. They effectively seal off any openings, preventing the passage of smoke and flames, which is crucial in maintaining the fire resistance of a rated assembly.

While firestop collars, cable wraps, and sealant tubes are all important firestop products, they serve different purposes. For example, firestop collars are typically used around pipes to maintain fire resistance where penetrations occur, cable wraps are designed for bundling and protecting cables, and sealant tubes are utilized to fill gaps and joints but may not be specific to electrical boxes in the same way putty pads are. Thus, putty pads are the most appropriate choice for addressing the specific challenge of spacing around electrical boxes.