Robert Gisch
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Does the NEC tell me a panel is required to be mounted in the vertical position, if so, where can I find the code reference?
Asking about panel orientation, does the NEC require a panel to be mounted in the vertical position, or is the reference 404.7 switches/indicating and 404.6(c) position and connection of switches the only reference regarding panel orientation?
Asking about panel orientation, does the NEC require a panel to be mounted in the vertical position, or is the reference 404.7 switches/indicating and 404.6(c) position and connection of switches the only reference regarding panel orientation?
Using some Square D as an example, however this applies to most companies:
8 circuit load center, bussing goes horizontal, breakers mount on one side only therefore breakers are vertical, off is down.
20 circuit load center, bussing is vertical, breakers mount on both sides therefore breakers are horizontal, off is left or right.
Many years ago, it was not uncommon to find panels mounted sideways, so that some breakers were 'off is up'.
I believe the NEC change occurred within the last 15years. I am also sure sideways is still allowed in Canada.
Using some Square D as an example, however this applies to most companies:
8 circuit load center, bussing goes horizontal, breakers mount on one side only therefore breakers are vertical, off is down.
20 circuit load center, bussing is vertical, breakers mount on both sides therefore breakers are horizontal, off is left or right.
Many years ago, it was not uncommon to find panels mounted sideways, so that some breakers were 'off is up'.
I believe the NEC change occurred within the last 15years. I am also sure sideways is still allowed in Canada.
15 years ago was 1998, didn't the change occur before that?Many years ago, it was not uncommon to find panels mounted sideways, so that some breakers were 'off is up'.
I believe the NEC change occurred within the last 15years.
15 years ago was 1998, didn't the change occur before that?
I still think of the seventies as thirty years ago. This whole thing where everything reset back to zero after the year 1999 still has me messed up. Hopefully when the Mayan calender resets things will straighten themselves out.It appears it was.:ashamed: