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Is an electrical permit required?

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Let’s say, hypothetically, that you had to replace the automatic transfer switch for a generator for a high-rise. In doing so, you decided that you were going to make the existing generator a junction box and install a brand new automatic transfer a switch in a new location. Would this work on a 480 V system require a permit in your jurisdiction?
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Yes. Right after passing plan check.

Looks like this is ready for a recycling center.

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Looking sorta outdoorsy there....is that a 3R cabinet with rain tight top entries?:cool:


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Permit for the new work, yes
Using the old cabinet as a junction box?
 
Is the TS emergency or legally required or standby? At the point of a new relocated switch, I am sure we would require the loads to be separated....NEC 700.10B
 
A couple details Jeff failed to mention;

Job was done by the company I work for

The building where the work was preformed is next to the bldg dept
(Jeff’s office)

Jeff and I personally visited the site prior to the work being preformed
 
Article 100, Cabinet definition: An enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting and is provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung.

Also see definition of Cutout boxes.

Art. 312
312.1 thru 312.8
Need adequate space
 
chris kennedy said:
A couple details Jeff failed to mention;

Job was done by the company I work for

The building where the work was preformed is next to the bldg dept
(Jeff’s office)

Jeff and I personally visited the site prior to the work being preformed
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So is this discussion because the 2 of you disagree?
 
Romex has other uses.
1) A belt when your's breaks on the job
2) Finger splint with electrical tape
3) Tie for a bundle of wires
4) Make a hook on one end to retrive your keys from a drain
5)
 
Pcinspector1 said:
Romex has other uses.
1) A belt when your's breaks on the job
2) Finger splint with electrical tape
3) Tie for a bundle of wires
4) Make a hook on one end to retrive your keys from a drain
5)
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All of which Chris taught me. After all, they don't call him the Romex King for nothing.
 
chris kennedy said:
Not at all. Why our office didn’t pull a permit is beyond me.
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If you were replacing or upgrading the Main Breaker in same cabinet ( as opposed to the Transfer Switch) would you need to get a Permit?
BUT
It seems that when you move the device, someone needs to verify that the access Rules, working space etc needs to be verified ( i.e. Inspected and therefore a Permit is required because an Inspection is needed
 
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