Whether a distribution box can be moved depends on its purpose and installation location. The issues arise when we start to look at the costs for the electrical work involved in moving one of these. If it's a privately installed distribution. The distance an electrical panel can be moved is not limited by a simple measurement but by a combination of code requirements for the new location, the physical constraints of the existing wiring, and the necessary administrative procedures. We'll talk about the reasons to move a breaker panel, the legal guidelines you need to be aware of, the step-by-step process of moving an electric panel, and how to assess the cost and.