Can anyone post the Canadian section requiring empty spaces?
I am very curious how they would word such a requirement.
When can the spaces be filled?
Found this in Ebmag but it's not much help
I think it's a direct quote because it matches a couple of other quoted areas in various forums.
Answers
to Code Conundrum
Electrical Business October 2006
Q-1: What is the minimum number of spare circuits to be left in
the panel of a single-family dwelling panel when a dryer
and stove are installed?
a) 2 Rule 8-108(2). Sufficient spaces for overcurrent devices
shall be provided in the panelboard for the two 35A double-pole
overcurrent devices and for all other overcurrent devices,
and at least two additional spaces shall be left for future
overcurrent devices.