Electrical receptacle box construction

An electrical receptacle box apparatus, in combination with a wall structure that includes a wall stud, wherein the electrical receptacle box apparatus is constructed and arranged for securing to the wall stud, the wall structure forming a barrier that defines and demarcates adjacent rooms, said electrical receptacle box apparatus comprising an electrical receptacle box having oppositely facing first and second component securing surfaces and a mounting surface, fasteners for securing the electrical receptacle box to the wall stud by securing the mounting surface of the electrical receptacle box to a side surface of the wall stud, a first electrical component positioned within the electrical receptacle box at the first component securing surface of the electrical receptacle box, and a second electrical component positioned within the electrical receptacle box at the second component securing surface of the electrical receptacle box, wherein the electrical receptacle box is constructed of one of metal and plastic;

• wherein a depth of the electrical receptacle box is on the order of a depth of the wall stud;
• wherein each of the first and second components is one of a switch, dimmer and plug;
• and further including a first face plate for covering the first electrical component, and a second face plate for covering the second electrical component, wherein the fasteners are attached at both a top and bottom surface of the electrical receptacle box, wherein each of the top and bottom surface fasteners include an elongated fastener and a pair of fastener projections that are secured to the respective top and bottom surfaces, wherein the pair of fastener projections are spaced apart and receive and support the elongated fastener.