Modifying Electrical panel?

[dayman86]

there's been a potential hazard reported with one of our electric panels, 110 V 20A feeding into the machine
There are no secures on the door so anyone can just open panel. Im wondering if there are any standards or requirements that come with modifying the door in order place secures on it
or if I would be better served spending the $100 and putting in man hours to replace the panel and transfer the components into the new panel?

 

[K8MHZ]

The missing handle, if replaced, won't keep people out of the panel.

I also see a nice use of duct tape instead of a breaker slot cover and an NM connector with who knows what kind of conductor in it. What was the point of all the seal tight connections if an NM connector is OK?

 

[fmtjfw]

Put an angle bracket over the door opposite the hinge side and screw the other part of the bracket into the side. Now you need tools to open it.

 

[sparkyrick]

Just run two self-tapping screws through the flange on the side of the cover into the side of the box. Problem solved.

 

[iwire]

As far as the bigger cabinet I don't see any code or safety issue. It's a hinged cover just like a disconnect switch has


The smaller panel needs the duct tape removed and a breaker blank or two installed.

 

[dayman86]

Just run two self-tapping screws through the flange on the side of the cover into the side of the box. Problem solved.

is that kosher?

had a hoffman distributer rep come in to take a look, said he'd find a lock we could use or quote a new panel