jaylectricity
Senior Member
- Location
- Massachusetts
- Occupation
- licensed journeyman electrician
It started out replacing a fuse box that existed in a closet. Lapse of judgement, I figured I'm just replacing it. Inspector says no.
He asks what's in the attic above? We look, surmise that maybe I could put it up there. Then he goes around the area pointing out other places it could be.
I decided to put it in the attic. Built up a wall and was able to get all but one circuit into the panel without splicing. Spliced one circuit. Didn't alter any circuit more than six feet of wiring. Made sure the panel was not over the opening for the pull-down stairs. Height of working space is less than 6.5 feet. But my thought is this sub-panel does not require inspection/adjustment/etc while live. Plus it's low enough that you can't do anything with it standing straight up.
Let's say I had equipment that went floor to ceiling in a 6.5 space. If there was something to inspect at the bottom you wouldn't be able to stand up. So what's the difference that you won't be standing up to deal with this sub-panel?
I welcome any thoughts.
He asks what's in the attic above? We look, surmise that maybe I could put it up there. Then he goes around the area pointing out other places it could be.
I decided to put it in the attic. Built up a wall and was able to get all but one circuit into the panel without splicing. Spliced one circuit. Didn't alter any circuit more than six feet of wiring. Made sure the panel was not over the opening for the pull-down stairs. Height of working space is less than 6.5 feet. But my thought is this sub-panel does not require inspection/adjustment/etc while live. Plus it's low enough that you can't do anything with it standing straight up.
Let's say I had equipment that went floor to ceiling in a 6.5 space. If there was something to inspect at the bottom you wouldn't be able to stand up. So what's the difference that you won't be standing up to deal with this sub-panel?
I welcome any thoughts.