Calling little Falls Inspectors

[resistance]

Wondering if any Little Falls Minnesota inspectors can tell me how they would handle a panel being changed in a space that does not meet clearance requirements--rather you use IRC, or NEC? Example: Panel is located in a Washer room. Below the panel is a washer and dryer. Contractor plans to replace the old panel with a new panel. Would you let the contractor keep the panel in the existing space, or have them move it.


My thoughts (assuming the situation is workable): It has to be moved. Depending on the install, it could be as easy as turning the panel around to the room behind it.

 

[resistance]

Wow, no one?

 

[augie47]

maybe Little Falls doesn't have the internet ! :grin:

 

[cowboyjwc]

Well I'm not from little falls, but you would be moving it if it was me.

 

[Darren Emery]

Also not from little falls - but I am interested in others opinions as well.

I have allowed the box to remain, if the change would require any more than turning the box around into another room. If that was NOT an option, I would rather have the box in the current location, than create the splices and extensions that would be required to move to an entirely new location.

 

[A/A Fuel GTX]

Seems to me it would be a lot easier to move the washer or dryer. You only need 30" of horizontal working space.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Wondering if any Little Falls Minnesota inspectors can tell me how they would handle a panel being changed in a space that does not meet clearance requirements--rather you use IRC, or NEC? Example: Panel is located in a Washer room. Below the panel is a washer and dryer. Contractor plans to replace the old panel with a new panel. Would you let the contractor keep the panel in the existing space, or have them move it.


My thoughts (assuming the situation is workable): It has to be moved. Depending on the install, it could be as easy as turning the panel around to the room behind it.

Not exactly a good way to go but if you remove the washer and dryer for a few days then your problem went away.
If possable i would prefer to move panel.

 

[raider1]

Seems to me it would be a lot easier to move the washer or dryer. You only need 30" of horizontal working space.

I have had people install a stackable washer and dryer for this very reason.

Chris

 

[EC2253]

Find him here
http://www.dli.mn.gov/ccld/PDF/eli_area_reps.pdf

 

[resistance]

For the most part, everyone agrees with me. Thanks for your input!

 

[resistance]

PS, I found out the person is not in Little falls, but they are in Pennsylvania.:roll:

 

[Awg-Dawg]

My thoughts (assuming the situation is workable): It has to be moved. Depending on the install, it could be as easy as turning the panel around to the room behind it.

I just looked and it seems Little falls has "grandfathering".

Does 110.26 still apply?