Kevin Cain
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- Location
- California
- Occupation
- Computer programmer
For an electrical panel room with exterior entry, what width door is required by code in California?
As noted here the NEC door width requirement for ‘equipment rated 1,200A or more’ is 24” x 78”:
“Per 110.26(C)(1), you must provide at least one entrance of a sufficient area to give access to the workspace around electrical equipment. Check with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) for the local definition of sufficient area.“
In our case, this is a 200A panel for a residence, NOT 'large equipment'. It seems the width minimum would be 24" as above, as it would be odd to require a wider opening for lower amperage gear. However, is there any resource to confirm that?
As noted here the NEC door width requirement for ‘equipment rated 1,200A or more’ is 24” x 78”:
“Per 110.26(C)(1), you must provide at least one entrance of a sufficient area to give access to the workspace around electrical equipment. Check with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) for the local definition of sufficient area.“
In our case, this is a 200A panel for a residence, NOT 'large equipment'. It seems the width minimum would be 24" as above, as it would be odd to require a wider opening for lower amperage gear. However, is there any resource to confirm that?
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