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Whales:
Years ago I remember seeing a photo of power-boards (AKA power-strips) installed above a drop ceiling.  It was done so that non-sparkies could install the lighting later (no wiring required, just "plug it in").

Q: Is this method common?
Q: What is it called?

I'm after pictures of this practice, but I can't find the right search terms.
PTR_1275:
Everything I’ve seen has used clipsal 413 type outlets for each light. I’ve never seen a multi outlet version though
Brumby:

--- Quote from: PTR_1275 on January 10, 2019, 12:24:36 pm ---Everything I’ve seen has used clipsal 413 type outlets for each light. I’ve never seen a multi outlet version though

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I see those used for exhaust fans in domestic situations.

Can't say I've seen much in the way of commercial lighting installations.
Whales:
Thanks PTR and Brumby.  Looks like it might have been a one-off photo then, not as popular as I suspected.

Looks like there's also the Clipsal 414.  Are these outlets rated or designed any differently vs using a junction box and a standard power board?

Context: before asking an installer/contractors to do this, want to know if it might have any safety pitfalls.  I presume not, but I'm suspicious given how I can't find photos of it again.
rstofer:
Here's one system.  It's not the one I used many years ago but it's a start.

http://www.pg-enlighten.com/index.php/manufacturer/american-cable-systems
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