404.8(a)

[TwinCitySparky]

Wondering about the last sentance that sais: above floor or working platform.

I'd like to swap out a service panel located above a small corner bathroom in a small one stall automotive shop. Even though there is no ladder or stairs leading to the storage area above the bathroom ceiling, it is still considered a "working platform" right?

Thanks

 

[dcspector]

Wondering about the last sentance that sais: above floor or working platform.

I'd like to swap out a service panel located above a small corner bathroom in a small one stall automotive shop. Even though there is no ladder or stairs leading to the storage area above the bathroom ceiling, it is still considered a "working platform" right?

Thanks

Well Service equipment and readily accessible has my interest.

 

[TwinCitySparky]

So then "readily accessible" could mean the plywood above this bathroom ceiling that I described?

:-?

 

[dcspector]

So then "readily accessible" could mean the plywood above this bathroom ceiling that I described?

:-?

Not in my opinion if I understand your post. Sevice equipment see definitions and the see 230.70(A)(1) then see definition readily accessible.

 

[trusdall84]

I think that if that panel is not feeding any equipment up there and no one works there on a regular basis its not a working platform. The panel has to be accessible if there is an emergency and power needs to be disconnected right away.

 

[johnnyelectric001]

ladder

ladder

The building department would probably want you to install a permenant ladder to that location for that to apply.
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