Multiple Voltage in One Box

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SpencerSpe

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We are involved in a remodel of a retirement home. The architect has decided to put all the switches in one location in a four gang configuration. We have found that some of the lights are 277 volts others are 120 volt. The voltages are in separate conduits. Does this break code?
 

mikeames

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Many threads on it. Someone did the math on all the possible combinations, but I cant find it.

 

don_resqcapt19

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I believe there are at least 7 possible voltages between the conductors of a 208Y/120 volt system and those of a 480Y/277 volt system, with 3 of those voltages being less than 300 volts.
Most AHJs will require the barriers even where there are conductors from both systems in the box.
 
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