SE Cable with branch circuits in same junction box?

[l0nd0n3]

Hello, I searched and read where people relocate a panel and need to make a splice for the SE cable and other circuits. I recently did this and the inspector said I am not able to have them in the same junction box. Does anyone know if this is against code? Thanks

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Article 230.7 will not allow service entrance conductors in the same raceway as other conductors but they can be in the same JB as long as there is adequate room

 

[LEO2854]

What state do you live in?

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What state do you live in?

The United States - can't you see. :lol:

 

[l0nd0n3]

Illinois

 

[resistance]

The United States - can't you see. :lol:

I see a ?C? in your state name :lol:

 

[jumper]

What code reference did the inspector give?

 

[l0nd0n3]

What code reference did the inspector give?

230.7

 

[LEO2854]

Illinois

:thumbsup::thumbsup:I just couldn't see it..:lol:

230.7 does not say anything about J-boxes.


230.7 Other Conductors in Raceway or Cable. Conductors
other than service conductors shall not be installed in
the same service raceway or service cable.

 

[l0nd0n3]

Thank you. I thought the same thing but I didn't
want to argue with him until I had more info. Thanks!

 

[augie47]

I agree with Dennis. It is not a violation of 230.7 unless they are also sharing a raceway.
Sight unseen, I might worry about 230.70(A)(1)

 

[l0nd0n3]

I agree with Dennis. It is not a violation of 230.7 unless they are also sharing a raceway.
Sight unseen, I might worry about 230.70(A)(1)

I have a disconnect at the meter base. All I did was
extend the SE cable because I had to move the breaker
panel and I used one junction box for the SE cable and
5 other circuits. Nice big junction box with plenty of room.

 

[augie47]

If you have a breaker ahead of the SE cable, 230.7 is definitely a mute issue as you are dealing with a feeder and not service conductors.

 

[rcarroll]

If you have a breaker ahead of the SE cable, 230.7 is definitely a mute issue as you are dealing with a feeder and not service conductors.

Correct!:thumbsup:

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I agree with myself. jumper, gus, ron and the OP- Inspector is wrong

 

[l0nd0n3]

Thanks everyone. I will talk to him in the next few days and see what he says.

 

[ActionDave]

Since we have unanimous consent be sure and let him know how wrong he is.:roll: