Pool equipment disconnect

[Frank D]

Does a pool pump disconnect require 6’ height clearance? We are replacing a panel that only has 52” heigh, if we convert the panel to disconnects, does the 6’ rule still apply?

 

[tom baker]

Can you clarify? 6 ft above the panel?
A sketch would help.

 

[Frank D]

Can you clarify? 6 ft above the panel?
A sketch would help.

Does a pool pump disconnect have the same height requirements of a panel, 6’ above ground, or top of panel which ever is greater?

 

[letgomywago]

Does a pool pump disconnect have the same height requirements of a panel, 6’ above ground, or top of panel which ever is greater?

It's 6'7" to middle of handle for building or service disconnect. No mention of 6ft although that's usually what I set the tops of my panels to for ease

 

[Frank D]

It's 6'7" to middle of handle for building or service disconnect. No mention of 6ft although that's usually what I set the tops of my panels to for ease

we have an area that has only 50” of height, no more. not enough height for a panel by code. Can we install safety switches there with that low of clearance?

 

[tom baker]

Maybe. Is the new panel under a low ceiling? A sketch or picture will help

 

[AC\DC]

Panels don’t have a minimum height requirement them selfs they need clearances! You can set one almost on the ground and just need to keep your clearance!

 

[letgomywago]

Are we talking about dedicated electrical space, dedicated equipment area, or work space for this?

 

[kwired]

Are we talking about dedicated electrical space, dedicated equipment area, or work space for this?

Sounds like he has low clearance and wondering if minimum workspace clearance applies to what he has.

If it is just the disconnect required within sight of the pool pump I don't think it is a problem. If it is also the branch circuit origination device, then it likely does need to meet all of 110.26 requirements.

 

[Frank D]

This panel has to be replaced. The inspector will not allow a panel to be reinstalled in this location, due to the lack of height clearance . If we replace the panel with fused disconnects, can they pass code in this location?

 

[letgomywago]

This panel has to be replaced. The inspector will not allow a panel to be reinstalled in this location, due to the lack of height clearance . If we replace the panel with fused disconnects, can they pass code in this location?
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Where I'm at it's interpreted as non fused disconnect don't need the clearance but fused ones do.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I don't believe you can do that. Why not use the old paneo as a jb and add a panel up in an open area?

 

[Frank D]

I don't believe you can do that. Why not use the old paneo as a jb and add a panel up in an open area?

There is no area to relocate the panel, that was our first choice. Thinking we need to ask the building inspector for a varianc.

 

[Frank D]

Btw, i’m new to this forum, but I certainly appreciate all the help and the communication from all the folks in the business.

 

[Jpflex]

It's 6'7" to middle of handle for building or service disconnect. No mention of 6ft although that's usually what I set the tops of my panels to for ease

Wait I thought the height limit for disconnect handles was 6’7” when in its highest switched position?

 

[augie47]

Wait I thought the height limit for disconnect handles was 6’7” when in its highest switched position?

it's actually:
center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position,

 

[Jpflex]

it's actually:
center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position,

Ok dam the NEC is so specific. So I measure from handle center but not top edge of handle to ground floor correct?

 

[LarryFine]

It's 6'7" to middle of handle for building or service disconnect. No mention of 6ft although that's usually what I set the tops of my panels to for ease

That's where the conversation went astray. See red arrow in OP.

The OP is asking about minimum required working space height.

He wants to put the replacement panel in the same low space.

 

[Jpflex]

it's actually:
center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position,

Does a pool pump disconnect require 6’ height clearance? We are replacing a panel that only has 52” heigh, if we convert the panel to disconnects, does the 6’ rule still apply?

Was op asking about height working space for equipment or switch maximum height in on position. Switches are also part of equipment requiring working space correct?

 

[letgomywago]

Was op asking about height working space for equipment or switch maximum height in on position. Switches are also part of equipment requiring working space correct?

Switches no but fused switches usually need to be.