Flash Gordon
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If I have this post in the wrong place just let me know and I will take it elsewhere. So here's my question.
A duplex (2 units) years ago was a SFR. After it was remodeled into a duplex the original service main disconnect is now located behind a toilet and sink that has a shower in the room.
Today an electrician comes in and adds a branch circuit to the service panel board. Should the electrical inspector issue a correction for a main service disconnect in a bathroom to the property owner ?
Where is the hazard with the service main disconnect being in the bathroom other than not having clearance to work on it. The sink and the toilet are within 6' of the main service disconnect when the panel door is open. The shower is 8' feet from the main disconnect.
Corrosion I would think is the main reason main service disconnects are not allowed in a bathroom shower or not.
A duplex (2 units) years ago was a SFR. After it was remodeled into a duplex the original service main disconnect is now located behind a toilet and sink that has a shower in the room.
Today an electrician comes in and adds a branch circuit to the service panel board. Should the electrical inspector issue a correction for a main service disconnect in a bathroom to the property owner ?
Where is the hazard with the service main disconnect being in the bathroom other than not having clearance to work on it. The sink and the toilet are within 6' of the main service disconnect when the panel door is open. The shower is 8' feet from the main disconnect.
Corrosion I would think is the main reason main service disconnects are not allowed in a bathroom shower or not.