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It depends upon local code, but for Colorado, I found this document:
http://www.dora.state.co.us/electrical/forms/HomeownerPermits.pdf
It says:
The main service equipment / panel shall be mounted either outside or inside the dwelling as near as possible to the point of entrance of the service conductors to the building. All service equipment and electrical panels shall have a clear area 30" wide and 36" deep in front of the equipment. This clear area must extend from the floor to ceiling with no intrusions from other equipment, cabinets, counters, appliances, pipes, etc. Service equipment/panels are not allowed in a clothes closet or bathroom.
I thought I had read that the panel should be at centered least 36" above the floor, but can't find that. Basically I think the idea is that the panel be high enough that most people can easily look at it and used from a standing position. I'll update this answer further, if I find out more information.
Thanks,
Andrew
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