Is a junction box considered a raceway? We failed an inspection because we ran our service wire through a Jbox into a transfer switch and then out of the transfer switch through the same Jbox to the interior panel. The inspector cited 230.7, but I did not think a jbox classified as a "raceway". By definition a raceway is a "channel". If so, then would that mean disconnects, transfer switches and breaker panels would all be raceways and not be code compliant? If you know a code or case to cite for me, please do. TIA.
Junction Box Considered Raceway
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jonsparky360
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230.7 NEC 2023 Circuit conductors other than service conductors, shall not be installed in the same raceway, cable, handhole, enclosure, or underground box as the service conductors.
I would think he is talking about the enclosure.
I would think he is talking about the enclosure.
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No a junction box is not a raceway. Article 100 definition:
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Your quote is not correct. If it was, you could never install a service panel as the panelboard is installed in an enclosure. The code language says "handhole enclosure", not "handhole, enclosure".
Do you have any info on: Informational Note: A raceway is identified within specific article definitions. Looking for the "specific article definitions". Thanks again!
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In the 2020 and older codes, the definition is in the xxx.2 section of the raceway articles. For example:
stupid comma messes up everything
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your right I missed that.