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We just purchased a house and under the kitchen sink there is a metal junction box for the electricity to the disposal switch.

It is on the bottom of the cabinet and it is covered in electrical tape.

It is possible that it can get wet when the sink backs and it is necessary to remove the trap.

It the box location a code violation or just shoddy work?

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  • As JRaef says, under the sink is correct but it is usually in the wall. A photo will help. If you have to take the trap off then you need to protect the box plus turn off the breaker, and use a tub to catch water left in the trap.
    – Alaska Man
    Commented Jun 15, 2020 at 17:59
  • Your trap should have a drain plug on the very bottom for just this reason: to avoid spraying water all over when you do plumbing work. If it doesn't, buy a new trap.
    – Carl Witthoft
    Commented Jun 15, 2020 at 18:15
  • What do you mean by bottom, on the floor of the cabinet, or on the wall near the bottom of the cabinet? If it is on the floor of the cabinet, then it is most likely a code violation. On the wall it is ok.
    – Programmer66
    Commented Jun 16, 2020 at 2:54

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Under the sink is where it is supposed to be, but without a photo we can't tell if it was done right or not. The real problem however is more likely in your plumbing leaking and getting it wet.

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