A art moore Member Apr 27, 2010 #1 can a breaker panel in a house be mounted upside down is there something in the code that said it can not be done like that
can a breaker panel in a house be mounted upside down is there something in the code that said it can not be done like that
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Apr 27, 2010 #2 I believe the key will be the position of the breaker. If any breaker is vertical, "ON" must be up. See 240.81
I believe the key will be the position of the breaker. If any breaker is vertical, "ON" must be up. See 240.81
mcclary's electrical Senior Member Location VA Apr 27, 2010 #3 I agree, if your main throws horizontally, feel free to flip away
G gndrod Senior Member Location Ca and Wa May 13, 2010 #4 I agree also, as long as the top OCPD slot (handle center) is not over 79" above FF. [404.8] Switch [240.24] Breaker
I agree also, as long as the top OCPD slot (handle center) is not over 79" above FF. [404.8] Switch [240.24] Breaker
A asparkofhopein33916 Member Location Alva, FL. Jun 17, 2010 #5 Check your panel cover to be sure if the equipment was designed to be reversible