Grouch1980
Senior Member
- Location
- New York, NY
Hi all,
According to the 2008 NEC, section 700.9(D)(2), equipment for emergency feeder circuits, such as transfer switches, transformers, and panels, need to be located either in spaces fully protected by a sprinkler system, or in a room with a 1-hour fire resistance rating. Are you allowed to place a normal panel (non-emergency) inside this room? From what i'm reading, the code doesn't specifically say you can't; this section doesn't specifically say that this 1-hour rated room has to be dedicated to emergency equipment.
Thanks again!
According to the 2008 NEC, section 700.9(D)(2), equipment for emergency feeder circuits, such as transfer switches, transformers, and panels, need to be located either in spaces fully protected by a sprinkler system, or in a room with a 1-hour fire resistance rating. Are you allowed to place a normal panel (non-emergency) inside this room? From what i'm reading, the code doesn't specifically say you can't; this section doesn't specifically say that this 1-hour rated room has to be dedicated to emergency equipment.
Thanks again!