Emergency article 700 feeders and branch circuits

[Tulsa Electrician]

I recently did a walk through in a building with a emergency generator. I noticed in the electrical rooms on each floor it was wrapped with wire ways.
The emergency feeders and branch circuits occupied the same wire ways as normal power.

I see this as a violation since a wire way is considered a raceway.

I was told since it's in an electrical room it's ok.

My question is. Emergency feeders and branch circuits in same wire ways with normal power a violation.

 

[Strathead]

It is a violation. I see no exceptions. Physical barrier required, I have had to run a piece of flex from the incoming to the outgoing emergency conduit in a wireway before. And yes I know there are listing problems and possibly # of bends problems with this. The lesser of two evils.

 

[PaulEd]

I recently did a walk through in a building with a emergency generator. I noticed in the electrical rooms on each floor it was wrapped with wire ways.
The emergency feeders and branch circuits occupied the same wire ways as normal power.

I see this as a violation since a wire way is considered a raceway.

I was told since it's in an electrical room it's ok.

My question is. Emergency feeders and branch circuits in same wire ways with normal power a violation.

Post a picture?

 

[roger]

I agree with Strat, it's a violation. 700.10(B)

 

[Tulsa Electrician]

Thank you all
I thought it a wild tale.

Sorry no pics.