Lay all the cables in the trench with the water piping from the well. Connect all conductors within the. A junction box protects wire connections from physical damage, reduces shock and fire risks, and allows electricians to inspect or repair wiring later. The National Electrical Code (NEC), published as NFPA 70, sets minimum safety standards for electrical junction boxes in residential and commercial buildings. I'm assuming it is stainless steel, so I'm wondering should I drill into it, or just strap something to it to mount the box on. The pump is 300' down in a 400' well. Anyone ever done that before? You can get boxes. nded on 6th April 2006. This document states that the requirements will be met by adherence to the 'Fundamental Principles' for achieving safety given in the Wiring Regulat non-domestic buildings.