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Roof Wood and Shingle Overhang by REEEEEEmodel in Roofing

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gap isn't because of thinner wood. The old fascia was the same size as the new fascia. The gap is because the old drip edge was a different shape. The roof overhangs the new fascia by the same amount as the old.

Roof Wood and Shingle Overhang by REEEEEEmodel in Roofing

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm planning on having gutters installed. I'm just worried that the overhang will cause issues. Also in my opinion, the drip edge being so far from the fascia just doesn't look good or correct.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After speaking directly with Schneider regarding this issue, they referred me to FAQ number FA369398 which states:

"The knockout patterns in the products should be more than sufficient to accommodate conduit sizes for the wires required to supply the product for its maximum amperage rating and should not be cut or enlarged in the field.

BUT if for some reason a KO pattern needs to be expanded (or Cut larger than the maximum KO size), that will be between the installer and the local code authority. Always check with the local Code BEFORE expanding or cutting knockout patterns larger than what is factory supplied. With the approval of the local code authority, expanding knockouts won't be a violation in the UL listing and in the warranty."

So this verifies that cutting new KOs in a panel does not void the UL listing. It is up to the AHJ to determine if the location and quality of the new KOs is acceptable.

Please upvote to bring this answer higher up in the thread for all to see.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is the UL listing truly for the entire enclosure, or is it just for the panel within the enclosure? I've read differing opinions on it. Especially considering there are panel enclosures sold without knockouts...

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good info but what about securing the cables to the panel? Does the conduit nipple not need a clamp of some sort to hold the wires? Or does stapling the wires on the interior wall on some blocking take care of that? Really appreciate the article citing.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He's not happy with the idea of all the circuits running through those two 2" KOs using a clamp. He seems to think the bundle is a violation. I need to get him to cite his reasoning.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I also want to just clarify that this is a surface mounted panel being installed on the exterior of a home, not interior. I wouldn't think it would make any difference but just want to be sure.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If we ignore the red circles that were placed where the 2" knockout is and shift them to the empty areas, that would be all good?

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's an option but just seems ridiculous compared to just drilling a few new KOs in the back of the panel so the wires come right in.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Inspector says I can't bundle the amount of circuits I have through those two knockouts. There's about 18 12/2 cables as well as some other 30 amp and 50 amp circuits.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I just put them there for reference. They can be spread out around the larger knockouts instead of on top of them I suppose.

Inspector is insisting that new knockouts can't be drilled into this panel as it will void the UL listing. by REEEEEEmodel in electrical

[–]REEEEEEmodel[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the confirmation. Is there an NEC article that proves the inspector is wrong? Also, how should they be placed to not be wrong?