Multiple wires under breaker terminal

[rich000]

In a normal situation, I know this will not pass.

But, this is being used inside a piece of switchgear for the controls inside the switchgear.

I believe this is a UL vs. NEC thing. I just hate when the manufacturer's make something that violates the NEC.

 

[david luchini]

Its impossible to tell from the photo, but the QCR breaker has on option for "quick connect terminals" which allows for the installation of two 10 AWG conductors with slip on terminals. That option may be installed in your case.

 

[480sparky]

Manufacturers are not bound by the NEC.

 

[yankj]

I have ran into this before. IF the breaker is rated for more than one conductor, it is legal.

 

[infinity]

Manufacturers are not bound by the NEC.

I agree, this is factory wiring so the NEC doesn't apply.

 

[jim dungar]

I agree, this is factory wiring so the NEC doesn't apply.

How do we know this came from a factory and it is not custom 'field' work?
I have seen several installations where a local installer didn't 'need no stinking instructions'.

 

[infinity]

How do we know this came from a factory and it is not custom 'field' work?

100% for sure I can't, but 99% I'll say just by looking at it.

 

[cadpoint]

It looks like low voltage work, larger wire just for distance alone and the dial/knob with it, probably a custom install since each breaker has it's own frame rail!

Correct and vibable well that's always subject to an inspection(,or in Forum fashion)!

 

[iwire]

100% for sure I can't, but 99% I'll say just by looking at it.

I agree, we see this type of thing all the time.

 

[GeorgeB]

The wire markers hide the terminations too well to tell, but I have many clients who use ferrules at all terminations. There are 2:1 ferrules which I find used quite often.