The pitchfork comment was a joke btw [Linked Image]

Read on to:

Quote

547.5(C)(2) Damp or Wet Locations. In damp or wet locations, equipment enclosures, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings shall be placed or equipped so as to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within the enclosure, box, conduit body, or fitting. In wet locations, including normally dry or damp locations where surfaces are periodically wased or sprayed with water, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings shall be listed for use in wet locations and equipment enclosures shall be weatherproof.

Near the edge of a barn would be a damp location to me. And it is probable that someone would use a hose to clean the facilty , least more so than in a house or office building. So IMO it should be weatherproof.

Put it this way, would you guys think this was ok outside a house under a patio cover? To me it seems to be a similar situation, and would never be allowed.