My intent is to wire two switches in a space that's split in half by a wall; I'll use a 2gang box on one side of that wall for some lights in that section. Then I'll use a single gang box on the other side offset by ~3inches or so as to not butt up against the other box BUT there's wires running down the stud I was planning on using. Can I run the wires over the outside of the junction box and let them continue downward to their receptacle?
Doesn't seem right but not sure how else to work around this??
Best Answer
The only thing wrong with it is you are supposed to have staples within 6 inches of the wires coming out of the box. An inspector might catch it but I personally wouldn’t worry about it. You could put a flat 2X4 (14.5” long) between the boxes to nail the wires to if you wanted.