Can a wire splice be made in a conductor in the gutter of a panelboard (load center), Safety Switch, or Enclosed Circuit Breaker?

Issue:
Product design features

Product Line:
Load Centers, Safety Switches and Circuit breaker enclosures

Environment:
Wire splices

Cause:
Application

Resolution:

The National Electrical Code (NEC) does permit the splicing of conductors in the gutter of panelboards (load centers), safety switches, and enclosed circuit breakers.  BUT PLEASE REFER TO THE NEC for all the requirements of making any splices within the gutter area of the electrical products.

Released for: Schneider Electric USA