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euclid43

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Since the service disconnect is elsewhere, is it still ok to have a main lug panel in bathroom with breakers? If not, then can we build cabinets or something to isolate?
 
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In section 240.24(E), I am not certain what is meant by "supplementary" overcurrent protection. Hopefully, it allows breakers (other than main) to be in a bathroom.
 
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euclid43 said:
Since the service disconnect is elsewhere, is it still ok to have a main lug panel in bathroom with breakers? If not, then can we build cabinets or something to isolate?
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If it is a non residence and not a service disconnect you are okay but it sounds like you may have an oops. Can you flip to the opposite side of the wall?
 
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Nice suggestion, however, a crawl space is on the opposite wall. One thing about electricians-- they are resourcefull.
 
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euclid43 said:
In section 240.24(E), I am not certain what is meant by "supplementary" overcurrent protection. Hopefully, it allows breakers (other than main) to be in a bathroom.
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A supplementary overcurrent device would be something like a fused disconnect, a box cover fuseholder (like SSU unit) or an individual breaker supplying a utilization equipment that is most likely located within the bathroom. It would not be primary branch circuit overcurrent devices you likely are talking about. If you had a furnace or water heater for example located in the bathroom and had fused disconnect supplying it - it might be acceptable. If the fused disconnect is at the end of a feeder tap - it is not a supplemental device it is the branch circuit overcurrent device, and would not be allowed in a bathroom.
 
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