Reno:
You said.."Nor does the trough require access, unless you need to access splices. Think of it as a really big LB."
Do not all condulets require that the cover be accessable??
Think having to pull additional conductors.
I thought of sending the owners some comments, within a Notice of Violation for unpermitted work. This is very, very unusual for this Industrial/Office park as they keep tight reins on the tenants and contractors.