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Posted by DD_BobK on October 28, 2009, 1:45 am
> > > > > I know that the NEC code (and NYC code) specifies that a "standar=
d" wall
> > > > > outlet can't be below X inches above the floor -- 4" (at one time=
), iirc.
> > > > > Is there a similar code for breaker panels? =A0And is there a *ma=
ximum* height
> > > > > above the floor, as well?
> > > > > Curious as to what the various codes are in various locales, esp.=
in
> > > > > NYC/Westchester.
> > > > I just happened to ask my own personal NEC code guru this very
> > > > question. =A0:)
> > > > the answer
> > > > no minimum height, max is 6' 6"
> > > > with a 30" x 30" x 6' 6" volume clear (no fixed objects) in front t=
he
> > > > panel.
> > > Hmmm, the 06 IRC and the 05 NEC seem to be in agreement according to
> > > my stuff, and they're a bit different from what your guru told you.
> > > The maximum height of the breaker is 6' 7" and the minimum height of
> > > the working space is 6' 6" x 30" wide by 36" deep.
> > Looks like I need a new guru (or one with a better memory).....
> > Now I know who to ask for answers to my electrical questions. =A0 :)
> Errrr, I wouldn't let the guru go just yet. =A0He was close enough for
> spit, and I have to look stuff up to verify. =A0I remembered the 6' 6"
> working space, but when someone posted the 6' 7" breaker height, that
> seemed odd so I had to look it up. =A0I wonder why they wouldn't just
> make both requirements the same number? =A0Needless fussing for an
> inch. =A0An inch hardly matters...most of the time!
> R
I was just kidding and attempting to protect the identity of my
electrical guru..... who has since self confessed.
The info was more than "close enough" for me. I assume the intent is
to provide a "man sized" volume from which to address the panel and to
have the volume deep enough such that the worker isnt jammed up
against the panel...ie arm's length plus some play.
Since the code now says 2 meters that would be 78 3/4" (78.740") or 6'
6 3/4"
...btw what is the tolerance on that 2 meter dimension? :) +/- .1
meter? .01 meter? .001 meter?
cheers
Bob
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> spit, and I have to look stuff up to verify. I remembered the 6' 6"
> working space, but when someone posted the 6' 7" breaker height, that
> seemed odd so I had to look it up.