110.26

[Gregg Harris]

Gentlemen; scenario outdoor condensing unit installed less than 36'' from the side of the house to the 220 volt contactor on unit. Unit needs to be serviced and maintained while running. Does 110.26 show this as non code compliant?

 

[M. D.]

If you don't have 36 inches it is a violation ..

 

[tom baker]

110.26 requires sufficient working space for all electrical equipment....

 

[chris kennedy]

Gentlemen; scenario outdoor condensing unit installed less than 36'' from the side of the house to the 220 volt contactor on unit. Unit needs to be serviced and maintained while running. Does 110.26 show this as non code compliant?

IMO yes......

110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment.
Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.

Equipment. A general term, including material, fittings, devices, ,appliances luminaires, apparatus, machinery, and the like used as a part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.

 

[Gregg Harris]

Thank you gentlemen that was my contension, we are reviewing test questions and others disagreed.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

we are reviewing test questions and others disagreed.

Well I hope the test makers agree with you but you never know.

 

[cowboyjwc]

Well I hope the test makers agree with you but you never know.

I once told my class, "it's not what you think the answer is that matters, it's what I think the answer is."

 

[iaov]

I once told my class, "it's not what you think the answer is that matters, it's what I think the answer is."

AHJ is another way to spell God. In my house though the only thing that matters is what the BHJ (blonde having jurisdiction) thinks!

 

[cowboyjwc]

AHJ is another way to spell God. In my house though the only thing that matters is what the BHJ (blonde having jurisdiction) thinks!

Ain't that the truth. Actually I was talking about when I give tests. There's always a couple of guys that want to over think it and try to read to much into it. Kinda like here.

 

[M. D.]

Those are the smart ones ,.. thinking critically is very important.