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No, there has to be a three foot clearance in front of the panel. This is so that electricians can work safely on the panel.
The door cannot open and interfere with the panel. There must be 36" of clearance in front to the panel and 30" to each side.
Yes, it is 36" clearance in front of the box and 30" clearance on either side of a service panel or disconnect.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.The clearance in front of a distribution panel is 3 feet or 1 meter depending in which country you live. Around the distribution panel there is no distance stated. An in wall flush distribution panel has zero clearance.
The 30/36/6.5 rule applies. 30" clearance side to side, 36" clearance in front of the panel, and at least 6.5' clearance in height. Now, saying that I would call the local inspector and see what he says. He has the last word and even though the national code does not specify any other requirements, best to let him tell you his requirements. IMO, the farther away from the sink the better.
as long as there is ambient clearance in front of the panel...
No, there has to be a three foot clearance in front of the panel. This is so that electricians can work safely on the panel.
Yes, as long as there is no obstruction to the front of the distribution panel. Code states that there has to be 3 foot clearance in front of the distribution panel.
Three feet clearance is needed in front of electrical service equipment.
The door cannot open and interfere with the panel. There must be 36" of clearance in front to the panel and 30" to each side.
The door cannot open and interfere with the panel. There must be 36" of clearance in front to the panel and 30" to each side.
Yes, it is 36" clearance in front of the box and 30" clearance on either side of a service panel or disconnect.
No, nor under a stairwell. The electrical code stipulates that there has to be 3 feet or 1 metre in front of an electrical panel for clearance for easy access. The panel being in the closet does not fit this criteria.
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.The clearance in front of a distribution panel is 3 feet or 1 meter depending in which country you live. Around the distribution panel there is no distance stated. An in wall flush distribution panel has zero clearance.
The 30/36/6.5 rule applies. 30" clearance side to side, 36" clearance in front of the panel, and at least 6.5' clearance in height. Now, saying that I would call the local inspector and see what he says. He has the last word and even though the national code does not specify any other requirements, best to let him tell you his requirements. IMO, the farther away from the sink the better.
The top of the service panel can be no more than 6' 6" off the floor. Must be 36" of clearance in front of the panel and 30" on each side. Use common sense when installing the panel. If you install the top of the panel aroud 6' 2" off the floor you are good to go.
There are no restrictions other than working clearance's and dedicated space for panel.