B Big Guns Member Nov 15, 2009 #1 Are house keeping pads a requirement for switch gear ? if so by whos code, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and what is the min, max height
Are house keeping pads a requirement for switch gear ? if so by whos code, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and what is the min, max height
I ItsHot Senior Member Location A little piece of heaven! Nov 15, 2009 #2 I don't believe pads are a requirement. Welcome to the forum!
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Nov 15, 2009 #3 Having installed it both ways I would guess that it's a design issue. It's not an NEC issue as far as I know.
Having installed it both ways I would guess that it's a design issue. It's not an NEC issue as far as I know.
480sparky Senior Member Location Iowegia Nov 15, 2009 #4 It's usually a job spec. Even if it isn't, I install one SOP. For those who don't know what a housekeeping pad is, it's a concrete curb, or pad, that electrical equipment is set on to raise it off the floor. Keeps liquids from penetrating the gear.
It's usually a job spec. Even if it isn't, I install one SOP. For those who don't know what a housekeeping pad is, it's a concrete curb, or pad, that electrical equipment is set on to raise it off the floor. Keeps liquids from penetrating the gear.
H hardworkingstiff Senior Member Location Wilmington, NC Nov 15, 2009 #5 Very nice looking work there 480!