What does the panel attached to a 4x8 have to do with the work space req.?
If that were the case, wood and sheetrock structures (typical of many homes) wouldn't have electricity.I guess I am misinterpreting the 3 ft mentioned in Table 110.26(A)(1)
it sounded to me like the panel had to be 3 ft from a concrete wall.
If that were the case, wood and sheetrock structures (typical of many homes) wouldn't have electricity.
Roger
Exception No. 1: In existing dwelling units, service equipment
or panelboards that do not exceed 200 amperes shall
be permitted in spaces where the height of the working
space is less than 2.0 m (61?2 ft).
I believe this exception only applies to existing services of 200a or less. Basically if the existing panel has less than the required working space, the code will let you replace it without moving it.Without starting a new thread I am curious what others think about 110.26(A)(3) exception 1. I always assumed that this was meant for an existing panel and a upgrade of it but as I read it it seems to allow me to install a panel in a dwelling, that is 200 amps or less, in a 2 or 3 foot high space.
Obviously this would be a wacko install but what would violate that install? Assume the breakers would be readily accessible.
It does not appear to me that the pipe is directly above the panel. The section you cited only applies to piping directly above the panel.The only thing I see is the CPVC pipe above it. Read 110.26(E)(1)(a) and (b)
I believe this exception only applies to existing services of 200a or less. Basically if the existing panel has less than the required working space, the code will let you replace it without moving it.