Timeline for Electrical panel clearance clarification [closed]
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| Jul 24, 2023 at 16:50 | history | closed |
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| Jul 24, 2023 at 16:43 | comment | added | KMJ | For US code the concept I've always used it 'a refrigerator box of empty space in front of the panel'. I.e. you must have a 36"w x 30"d x 78"h box of empty space in front of the panel that completely covers the dead front. You can move it side to side so long as it keeps covering the panel. It must be empty. This rule is often violated in residential settings and nobody is going to go after you if you break it, but please still try to honor it. | |
| Jul 24, 2023 at 16:05 | review | Close votes | |||
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| Jul 24, 2023 at 15:58 | answer | added | aaaaa says reinstate Monica | timeline score: 4 | |
| Jul 24, 2023 at 15:48 | comment | added | Milwrdfan | Without knowing your location it's impossible to say specifically what your local electrical code would require. That said, I can't imagine any electrical code would allow anything that would prevent standing directly in front of the panel with sufficient permanent clearance to each side and out from the wall. Sufficient clearance being specified in relevant code to your situation. You might be able to get away with it if it's truly portable and easily moved by one person at any given time, but that would be iffy. | |
| Jul 24, 2023 at 15:47 | comment | added | crip659 | They want open space, so nothing is in the way, like a table, a chair or even a plant. Would the table be fixed or movable? Would you need to reach to turn off the main breaker in a instant? | |
| S Jul 24, 2023 at 15:38 | review | First questions | |||
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| S Jul 24, 2023 at 15:38 | history | asked | Joe Gomez | CC BY-SA 4.0 |