Panelboards in Restrooms (Commercial)

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StephenNesbit

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I saw a now-closed thread regarding this issue for residential, but I have a situation where an architect wants a panel in a restroom.

We would love NOT to put it there, but need ammo.

The only thing I can find in 2011 NEC is referenced to either residential or services. Nothing in regards to circuit breaker panels.

This leads me to believe that there is no code restriction. Any help would be awesome!

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Panelboards are allowed in Restrooms in commercial areas as long as they are not service equipment. 230.70(A)(2). Also look at 240.24(E) for residential
 
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StephenNesbit said:
I saw a now-closed thread regarding this issue for residential, but I have a situation where an architect wants a panel in a restroom.

We would love NOT to put it there, but need ammo....
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What is the reason for not wanting to put the panel in there?

I can see not wanting to do it if it is a big phat pain to make the home runs, but otherwise it is no big deal.
 
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Don't have my NEC book at home, but worse case scenario
might have to consider [ possible ] corrosive environment.
Article 310.9 - conductor sheathing & Article 408.37 [ `08
NEC ] moisture entering the panel.......Even with the
panelboard cover closed, the cover is not sealed to prevent
humidity from entering the panel itself.

While some may consider this a stretch, ...IMO, I would
not want to have a panelboard located in a RESI. bathroom.
Some occupants of the Residence could go in the bathroom
and lock the door while using it [ i.e. - readily accessible ? ]

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north star said:
Don't have my NEC book at home, but worse case scenario
might have to consider [ possible ] corrosive environment.
Article 310.9 - conductor sheathing & Article 408.37 [ `08
NEC ] moisture entering the panel.......Even with the
panelboard cover closed, the cover is not sealed to prevent
humidity from entering the panel itself.
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Panels located outdoors are different how? Panels located in basements? Panels located in barns?
While some may consider this a stretch, ...IMO, I would
not want to have a panelboard located in a RESI. bathroom.
Some occupants of the Residence could go in the bathroom
and lock the door while using it [ i.e. - readily accessible ? ]
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I would consider it more than a stretch, I would call it flat out wrong. There is nothing in the definition of readily accessible that prohibits locked doors.

Now, not wanting to access a panel in a bathroom after an occupant has used it with the door locked... that is another issue.
 
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