Passing cable via switch box

[RichK]

Hi,

For reasons of esthetics, I'd like to pass a 14gage Romex via a switch box on a wall. This is a surface mounted box. This new cable is on separate ckt breaker. Is this allowed by NEC code? Can't find that case anywhere.

Thanks...RichK

[RBM]

If you mean through a switch box, it's not something I've ever seen done,at least not without a splice in the box, but provided the box has adequate space for the additional conductors and two connectors, it should be fine

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[RichK]

You are right, not the usual case :-) I'm mounting a receptacle box, below a switch box. Both surface mounted on the wall. Do not want run the cable around the switch box, although it would be easier and quicker.

Thanks...will do that.

[RBM]

Could you replace the existing switch box with a larger box, and install the receptacle in it with the existing devices?

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[RichK]

Guess I could.

The box has 2 switches in it, so I suppose I could get a one bigger, but am not sure I've seen surface mounted one for 3 devices. Already had a spare

2-device box with the right receptacle cover.

Richk

[RBM]

An electrical supply will have surface gang boxes up to six gang, although a three gang may not be practical for your application

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[Phisherman]

Yes this is allowable, as long as there is adequate room in the box. You can make other circuit connections (or pass thru) any electrical box.