Panelboard Mounting Height

[lizzie14]

Is there any requirement for minimum or maximum mounting heights for panelboards?

[lizzie14]

If there is nothing in NEC would they have to meet ADA requirements?

[roger]

See 404.8(A) This is generaly looked at as being the maximum height of the highest breaker handle from floor level within the panelboard, the question is whether it is required if you don't intend to use this breaker as a switch.

Roger

[ryan_618]

Originally posted by lizzie14:
If there is nothing in NEC would they have to meet ADA requirements?

The NEC doesn't govern accessibilty, the building code does. Nothing in the IBC says that electrical panels and breakers need to be accessible, in my opinion.

[allenwayne]

The actual install could be a factor.Residential application with a standard back to back the poco`s usually have a min height for the meter is the first thing that comes to mind

[johndeereman]

Art.404.8(A) gives you the max. height of the highest switch but there is no max. or min. of height of the "panel board". If it is in a mobile home Art.550.11(A) states that the bottom of the panel has to be at least 24" above the floor. The service equipment on the outside of mobile homes are to be no less than 24" from the bottom of panel to the finished grade as stated in Art.550.32(F).

[safari49]

2005 "240.24 (A)Overcurent devices shall be redily accessable and shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker in its highest position, is not more than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in)above the floor or working platform unless one of the following applies......"

I think that this is clear that whether or not it is used as a switch ...highest breaker position is 6' 7" with some exceptions..

tom

[roger]

Tom, You are correct, this is a change for the 05 cycle. I guess I should start using the 05 for my references seeing how N.C has already adopted it with addendum's.

Roger

[safari49]

Oregon adopted the 2005 effective April 1 2005......
WOW that is today..

the sun is shinning here at the beach today enjoy

tom

[paxtondc]

I would agree that ARTICLE 240.24(A) & ARTICLE 404.8(A) would apply. The switch, overcurrent device must be accessable.