Reelplayer t1_j1nzldp wrote on December 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM

A junction box needs to be easily accessible. I think the dishwasher being screwed into place makes it considered inaccessible, like if you had to remove the counter top to get at it. Under the sink is fine. So long as you can get at it by opening cabinet doors or pulling a drawer.

jewishforthejokes t1_j1o1j0k wrote on December 26, 2022 at 12:15 AM

You're thinking of "readily accessible":

> The NEC’s definition of readily accessible states: “capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to actions such as to use tools, to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders and so forth.”

Just "accessible" requires not damaging anything, but does allow removing screws.

I'm guessing it must be "readily accessible" and that's why it's usually located in an adjacent cabinet.

Reelplayer t1_j1ot5va wrote on December 26, 2022 at 4:28 AM

Thanks for clearing that up. Yes, removing screws and pulling out the dishwasher would definitely not count as readily accessible.