Main panel located in front of a crawl space access. AHJ is saying this is a violation and not allowing due to the floor may be open and wouldn't meet the working spaces. Has anyone else come across such a thing? I understand 110.26 and 220.24(F) but does either apply? The floor is always unobstructed unless the hatch is temporarily open. Looking for any insight or if anyone has come across something similar.
Residential Electric Panel Location
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I don't understand, is the panel outside? Also, what do you mean "the floor may be open"?
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Locating the panel above a floor access panel is no different than having it behind a door. The inspector should not be looking at what ifs.
Inspector is using a bit too much "medicine" from the dispensary IMO, not that much different then a panel behind a door, someone may open the door and so now it is "obstructed"?
Panel is inside a mechanical room, with a crawl space hatch in the floor.
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