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Can the load wires in an electrical service panel exit from the same end as the service cable and meet code?
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Per the 2011 National Electric Code, Art 230 Services:
230.7 states:
"Conductors other than service conductors shall not be installed in the same raceway or service cable."
Exception #1: Grounding conductors and bonding jumpers.
Exception #2: Load management control conductors having overcurrent protection.
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