110.26(E)(1)(a)

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Is this a violation of dedicated space or even work clearance?


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Technically yes but would it be much different if the panel were recessed in the wall?
 
It is inside a cabinet and tecnically the panels on bottom and top of cabinet violate the clearance I think


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They’re quads that someone wire for a summer camp computer lab, but they thought it looked ugly and decided to build a cabinet to cover it. Now I don’t know if I should remove the cabinet or not...


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I wouldn't consider that a cabinet. It's just cosmetic. Clearaces are fine. SER coming down the wall might should've been sleeved. (painted ;) )
 
RRJ said:
It is inside a cabinet and tecnically the panels on bottom and top of cabinet violate the clearance I think


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Per wording of the code - yes violation - Is the face of the panel flush with the cabinet? If not the readily accessible is infringed - I the inside of the cabinet 30" wide for accessible clearances?
 
Wow, that brings back memories. Buddy of mine had a question about his house service panel. Wanted me to look at it with him. When I arrived at his house he took me to his kitchen, opened an upper cabinet, started removing the dishes onto the countertop below. Once all the dishes were removed I could see the panel cover in the back of that upper cabinet. So he proceeds to disassembling the cabinet's second shelf and removes it. Only then was he able to open the panel door so we could see the circuit breakers. I just shook my head.
 
RRJ said:
They only use them for a month so it complies with the temporary wiring but I will say it was not the best plan.
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There is nothing about this that complies with Art 590.

590.3 Time Constraints
590.3.A During Period of Construction - Nope , no construction
590.3.B 90 Days - only applies to holiday decorative lighting, so Nope
590.3.C Emergencies and Tests - Ahh, Nope

I'm not saying it is wrong. I'm saying it has nothing to do with temporary power.
 
iceworm said:
There is nothing about this that complies with Art 590.

590.3 Time Constraints
590.3.A During Period of Construction - Nope , no construction
590.3.B 90 Days - only applies to holiday decorative lighting, so Nope
590.3.C Emergencies and Tests - Ahh, Nope

I'm not saying it is wrong. I'm saying it has nothing to do with temporary power.
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You’re right. I would not have wired all those receptacles like that. I’m having to figure out what to do with all the crap I’m finding as I’m maintaining all this residential buildings.


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Well, here is a suggestion for this one:
The cabinet door has to be open to connect the extension cords. And that blocks the door to the left of the panel. And I suspect you don't have an AHJ watching the work. So, keep your changes to meet current code. Don't fool with the existing unless it looks/feels unsafe.

Remove the door (and side pieces if you want)
Bring in your favorite tagger to paint a mural over the panel area.
When it is time for the classes:
Plug in the cords​
String out to the desks​
Tie them up so no one is tripping​

And I'm thinking you already knew all this.
 
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