installing doorbell XFMR in blue box ??

[rt66electric]

I was doing a infrared survey and noticed a warm doorbell
upon closer inspection the electrician had installed the doorbell transformer inside a blue carlon box then mounted the doorbell over it.

Is this a legitimate installation??

 

[John120/240]

I will say Yes. I have done such installs on a slab foundation. With a Ranch or Two Story the preferred location is in the basement on a Smoke Detector or pull chain. This is just personal preference.

 

[JFletcher]

I was doing a infrared survey and noticed a warm doorbell
upon closer inspection the electrician had installed the doorbell transformer inside a blue carlon box then mounted the doorbell over it.

Is this a legitimate installation??

Only thing that comes to mind is that mfg directions/installation may require some working space/clearances.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

So you have high voltage and low voltage in the same box? How is the transformer mounted? I doubt this is compliant.

 

[JFletcher]

So you have high voltage and low voltage in the same box? How is the transformer mounted? I doubt this is compliant.

Good point. I was thinking a 2g box w/divider but that wouldnt fit aound the xfmr.

 

[readydave8]

How is the transformer mounted?

All the ones I've seen like this the transformer just sitting in there loose, no divider between voltages, and electrician saying "of course its all right, thats the way we've always done it":happysad::slaphead::blink:

 

[tkb]

Sounds pretty hack to me.
I doubt the transformer is listed to be installed in this manner.

 

[John120/240]

All the ones I've seen like this the transformer just sitting in there loose, no divider between voltages, and electrician saying "of course its all right, thats the way we've always done it":happysad::slaphead::blink:

Sounds pretty hack to me.
I doubt the transformer is listed to be installed in this manner.

Correct you both are. Yes That's the way it's always been done. Compliant or not it has never been an issue with AHJ.

 

[readydave8]

Correct you both are. Yes That's the way it's always been done. Compliant or not it has never been an issue with AHJ.

Sometimes AHJ does not realize this has been done.

Sometimes AHJ does not know code very well.