Using existing panel as a raceway

[don_resqcapt19]

Go ask him.. I am done with this

When you can't post information needed to provide a code complaint answer, there is no reason to expect an answer.

 

[Fred B]

Why in 2012 could we use the main panel (which will soon be a sub panel) as a raceway for the newly pulled wires from the meter for the generator whole house transfer switch so we can use the exist conduit and openings and Mount t switch next to panel inside but not in the 2017 NEC.......All inspectors in my area say I can use panel as a raceway and run wire from meter socket through existing panel to t switch. Please help me with this.

Aside from the date reference 2012 Not sure the issue because 2017 does allow within limits of additional requirements in the quoted below in A and B of same section:

NFPA 2017: "312.8 Switch and Overcurrent Device Enclosures.
The wiring space within enclosures for switches and overcurrent devices shall be permitted for other wiring and equipment subject to limitations for specific equipment as provided in (A) and (B)."

One important additional consideration beside space limitation is:
312.8(A) Splices, Taps, and Feed-Through Conductors.
312.8(A)(3) A warning label complying with 110.21(B) is applied to the enclosure that identifies the closest disconnecting means for any feed-through conductors.

 

[Elect117]

we can use the exist conduit and openings and Mount t switch next to panel inside

Are the main panel and transfer switch inside the house?


Is the meter outside the house?

 

[Little Bill]

Go ask him.. I am done with this

Have a good day!