SE-R in conduit

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I know this has been asked but I have a #4 SER cu between floors through the ceiling from the basement sub to the main in the garage. The main is surface mounted and all the cables run down through the top plate in the stud bay into the panelboard through the back or top.

The top plate of the wall and stud bay is packed and there is no way to run this cable down to the panelboard. My question is can run the SER through the drywall ceiling then into a 5 foot schedule 80 PVC (for protection) attached to the "inside" garage wall down into the side of the panel board leaving the jacket intact? The local inspector is out until next week and the customer wants the work to continue. I am a little concerned with "HIS" interpretation of SER in conduit.
 
Exception 312.5(C) is for installation into the top of surface mounted panels.


Is the PVC itself secured to the panel enclosure?
If so, one would need to use a transition fitting where the SER enters the PVC.
OR
One could use the PVC as a sleeve and secure the SER to the panel enclosure.
 
I've hit this situation many times. My solution...a 2x4 and a nice piece of drywall scrap. Just enclose the area above the panel using the uttmost of care in securing the 2 x 4's once your wire is installed with a romex connector. Its just a wood/drywall cover over your work. Throw in a little paint and it looks nice. Just my 2 cents worth.;)
 
I was out to the site today and I think the homeowner and I decide to mount plywood on the wall (over the drywall) to the studs on the right side of the main panelboard. (this is so, if needed you can still get at all of the original cables that are directly above the main panelboard)

then secure the cable to that board coming out of the ceiling down to the right side of the main. Make a gentle 90 degree bend and enter the main from lower right side. There is much more room in that corner when opening up the panel to work with.

Then attach a 2x4 frame and cover with drywall or plywood. the 2x4 should provide enough depth to protect the cable from the face of the cover.

more or less building a 3.5" deep cabinet.

A little work but does that make sense?
 
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