Light above panel

[tyha]

Does there or does there not need to be a light above an electrical panel in a new installation. Please give code referance if possible. I have thought for years this is true.

 

[raberding]

110.26(D)

the answer to the question is "no"
...but, the space needs to be illuminated

 

[tyha]

there is no illumination. its an exterior house panel. there are dozens of exterior wall pack area lights surrounding the building but absolutely none on the side where the panel sits. Im also very aware of the dedicated space issue. this panel is in a cove that faces the building. show me where the space needs to be illuminated in the NEC

 

[Ponchik]

If the panel is installed indoors. And once i think about it how can i work in indoors without light anyway. So the lighting that is in the room should suffice.

If the panel is outdoor do not need one.

 

[tyha]

gotcha. its outdoors.

 

[tyha]

where in the code does it say there needs to be illumination. say if its inside

 

[electricguy61]

Residential or commercial?

 

[pete m.]

where in the code does it say there needs to be illumination. say if its inside

See post #2

Pete

 

[raider1]

where in the code does it say there needs to be illumination. say if its inside

110.26(D).

Chris

 

[Ponchik]

Residential or commercial?

I dont it makes a difference. if it is indoors the room needs to be illuminated.

 

[renosteinke]

Mind you, the requierment for illumination does not allow you to mount a light in the working space .... though we could debate the 'dedicated' space.

This, of course, makes things interesting in the case of mobile home / RV pedestals (some of which have built-in lights) and industrial gear (which often has lights added inside the cabinet).

 

[mjf]

Interesting

Interesting

So, I'm supposed to make sure the panel is illuminated, but not work on live parts. lmao....another can of worms.

 

[raider1]

So, I'm supposed to make sure the panel is illuminated, but not work on live parts. lmao....another can of worms.

NFPA 70E permits voltage testing while the equipment is energized provided that you are wearing the appropriate PPE. It would be beneficial if while test voltage there were illumination at the panel.

Chris

 

[mjf]

NFPA 70E permits voltage testing while the equipment is energized provided that you are wearing the appropriate PPE. It would be beneficial if while test voltage there were illumination at the panel.

Chris

I should have apologized in advance..... I'm a wise azz through and through:ashamed1:. Sorry, just couldn't restrain myself (once I got out of this weird jacket with all the clasps, belts and buckles attached to it)

 

[raider1]

I should have apologized in advance..... I'm a wise azz through and through:ashamed1:. Sorry, just couldn't restrain myself (once I got out of this weird jacket with all the clasps, belts and buckles attached to it)

That's OK.:thumbsup:

Chris