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Thanks for the update. I already planned on using a j-box in the basement of the main house to make the pull easier. I think I'll go ahead and try to put one near the sub-panel, although it's a finished wall. Although I haven't had an inspector remove a panel cover in a long time, actually I can't remember one ever taking a cover off.

I'd like to throw a different perspective to the reply from Caselec -
From that point of view you ensure all circuits are 'off' should you intentionally disconnect the garage sub-pane. However, if you are a home workshop enthusiast (power equipment, milling machines, etc.)...it sure is the 'sh*ts' if you accidently blow the sub-panel OCPD at 10:00 PM some night while working with a piece of power equipment and ALL the lights go out as well! My experience is if someone wants a subpanel in a detached garage they intend on playing with 'toys' requiring some extra amps...I put a sticker on the light switch and sub letting folks know the circuit breaker for the lights is at the house.