Cat 5 and 120 volts

[sparkync]

I was just ask if cat 5 could be in the same 2 gang box as 120 volt outlet. Use to be, you had to have a divider in the box to separate them. Is this still the case?
Thanks

 

[tom baker]

Yes

 

[egnlsn]

Can't be in the same box

 

[don_resqcapt19]

If both the CAT5 and the 120 volt power serves the same device in the box, both can be in the box as long as you maintain 1/4" separation. If they do not service the same device, then as the others have said, you need a divider.