Is this violation?

[Michael15956]

You cannot have any set back to building finish.

The 6" allowance is only for other electrical equipment.

Yes you can have set back & it is not a violation of work space rules.

It is however a violation of 312.3.




Been a while since I posted! Just messing around.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Is a violation because its recessed which the bottom of the panel is less than the 3ft clearance rule. When you step up to it the rule applies. The panel need not to be in a niche you lose your clearances.

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The code requires 30" clearance side to side and 36" in front. It also requires unobstructed floor to ceiling with 2 exceptions. The recessed obstructs the panel clearances, IMO.

110.26(A)(3) Height of Working Space. The work space shall be
clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to a
height of 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) or the height of the equipment,
whichever is greater. Within the height requirements of this
section, other equipment that is associated with the electrical
installation and is located above or below the electrical
equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 150 mm
(6 in.) beyond the front of the electrical equipment.


Exception No. 1: In existing dwelling units, service equipment
or panelboards that do not exceed 200 amperes shall
be permitted in spaces where the height of the working
space is less than 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft).


Exception No. 2: Meters that are installed in meter sockets
shall be permitted to extend beyond the other equipment.
The meter socket shall be required to follow the rules
of this section.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Yes you can have set back & it is not a violation of work space rules.

It is however a violation of 312.3.




Been a while since I posted! Just messing around.

You mess with us and we will take you apart piece by piece or limb by limb. :lol: