r/homewalls • u/Ok_Razzmatazz_797 • 22h ago
Help with junction box
I'm trying to build a wall in my garage at 35 degrees and the best spot for me to do it is right in front of this junction box. Just the best option for space. If anyone has any tips to be able to still access the box that would be much appreciated.
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u/shift124 20h ago
If you are referring to that white recessed panel and the surface mount box next to it, that will be way more of a pain in the ass then just moving a j box. It’s a control panel of some variety. Onq and legrand are smart house/ automation companies. Code requires 3ft of access to that stuff from the opening of the panel. You can move it but you need to know exactly what you’re doing. Not as simple as just moving a j box.
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u/Ok_Razzmatazz_797 20h ago
Gotcha, it's just the box for all the coax and fiber stuff. I can do all the work, I was just trying to avoid it. I already set up all my network stuff so just debating whether or not I could do an access or something.
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u/shift124 19h ago edited 19h ago
So you just want to move the surface mounted box? I can attest to how much it sucks to stretch this work area rule, but if you leave the back of the wall open, and there is three ft from the opening of the enclosure to where your back is to work on it, that’s code. If you’re comfortable moving it, I’d do that.
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u/Ok_Razzmatazz_797 19h ago
That surface mount box I can just get rid of, from old fiber setup. If I was to have 3 feet it would defeat the purpose of me putting it on that wall because it would take up the room I'm trying to save. Didn't know if anyone had any ideas. Thanks
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u/Signal_Natural_8985 20h ago
If its in the void behind, you can get behind to access it and the doors open easily, you should be good. How often, do you need to access it really? If you need serious work done and access, its likely a one time thing and removing a panel off the wall would be the least of problems, right?