I get the impression you have undertaken this as a diy project,otherwise on site professionals would have already answered this question. Can you do it? Yes. Should you do it? No! Not only no,no way. You will have people quote code that allow's it but you shouldn't do it anyhow. Forgive me for the rant/stump but you asked my advise and you will get it. Just because something is approved by government,that doesn't mean it's in your best interest. Here's an easy to understand instance. As IH-10 crosses Texas speed limits are 85mph in sections. Almost the entire 850 miles of IH-10 run's through country overrun by wild hogs,esp remote areas with 85mph. 90% of the hogs are black and 100% are equivalent to hitting tree stumps with a car. In your case,one tiny mistake(now or in the future)can result in unpleasant results. Have I mentioned that I'm no fan of nanny style government. You have it down to the studs,don't be stupid,move the damned box.

I am a little confused about your question. Do you want to put the pipes for the shower in the same wall as the electrical panel (back to back)? Most electrical panels are on exterior walls because they connect through the wall to the meter. Is your panel on an interior wall?

It would be helpful to take a picture of the panel and the wall you are talking about, since no panel is visible in your picture.

Bruce

Hey Bruce .. thanks for responding. Yes, the panel itself was affixed to an interior wall in the utility room that shares the furnace, washer, dryer, etc. I've never seen this as well, but it cannot be moved as you can imagine.

Here's a couple more pictures to illustrate my position.

As you can see, the plumbing and electrical would not share the same wall cavity. However, the close proximity has me wondering if I should move the shower head and valve to the opposite wall.

Hope this helps,

Jeff

I don't know what the code says, but assuming it's allowed:

Personally, I wouldn't have a problem with it. As you said, they aren't sharing the same cavity. The electrical stuff is surface mounted and visible. I'm assuming you'll be closing in the studs (ie. drywalling) on the electrical side too?

If it bothers you at all, what about installing some kind of plastic sheeting in the cavity so that in the off chance that a leak occurs, it won't penetrate into the area of the electrical panel.

You didn't say that the electrical doesn't go in the stud cavity in you first post or picture. That makes a big difference. Personally, if they are not sharing the same cavity, you don't have a problem.

"That makes a big difference."

It certainly does. So much so that it lead's me to soften my original stance. As greg mentioned, water resistant membrane would help protect box and breakers from possible corrosion as result of accidental moisture intrusion.

It is most likely legal. But it is a really bad idea. Putting that much water, next to an electircal panel is a terrible idea. In fact it is one of the few places where the NEC falls short, because they do allow it.

How could this be a problem unless you plan on hiring a terrible plumber? They aren’t even in the same bay. Yes it’s fine.

@HALLETT & Co.

Unless the OP is as slow as I am on home projects, I think he will have been done with this after 6 years.

But you are correct - "Yes it's fine" is the answer.

Haha I *almost* always check dates before commenting!