800A panel in hallway

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Hello Everyone, I have recently asked by my project manager if a 800A panel was allowed in a hallway or if it needed to be in an electric equipment room. The panel is an 800A i-line 120/208 3phase 4 wire. I have looked through the NEC and didn't find anything besides the working clearances in 110-26. Please help!
 
If as you mention the requirements of 110.26 are met and it does not encroach on any other Building or Life Safety Code clearances, it is fine.

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If your hallway is actually a rated corridor, you would have to maintain the protection at the panel. This can be done by a couple of different ways. Check your plans & w/ the building inspector. Good luck
 
If there is a 1 hour rated corridor, the building code only allows 100 sq. in. opening in 100 sq. ft. So typically, there is a framed & fully sheetrocked opening that the panel fits into. That way the 1 hour assembly is carried around the panel & is not compromised
 
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Hey guys thanks for your help so far, but is there a section in the NEC that specifically tells you when you need an electric room?
 
no the panel is recessed in the wall, and it meets all 110-26 requirements, so I guess I'm good. Thanks to everyone who responded!
 
if it is a rated wall it could be an issue, better check with the building inspector, all penetrations must maintain the rating of the assembly,
 
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