Article 110.26(f)(1)(a)

[Alex electrical student]

In Article 110.26(f)(1)(a) , can a receptacle be in the dedicated space? What if it is temporary installation?

 

[acrwc10]

"or other equipment foreign to the electrical installation shall be located in this zone."

I would not call a receptacle "foreign to the electrical installation" . It certainly isn't plumbing. Is it there for service use or other reasons?

 

[Alex electrical student]

A temporary 20A receptacle that is attached to the bottom of the panel box with an offset nipple. It is not a service but a branch circuit.

 

[JohnJ0906]

A temporary 20A receptacle that is attached to the bottom of the panel box with an offset nipple. It is not a service but a branch circuit.

I can't see any violation with this.

 

[wbalsam1]

Not a violation to be in this space.

 

[tryinghard]

The intent is to leave this area dedicated to electrical, receptacles are usually mounted in this area and this is compliant, so is control equipment as per the exception.

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[mivey]

If it is temporary, I would assume it is used for the installation of the panel or for entering or exiting the panel, so no problem.

If it were installed as a permanent receptacle for other uses, I would say it was not allowed as it would have nothing to do with the panel installation.

 

[tryinghard]

If it is temporary, I would assume it is used for the installation of the panel or for entering or exiting the panel, so no problem.

If it were installed as a permanent receptacle for other uses, I would say it was not allowed as it would have nothing to do with the panel installation.

Where do you put your receptacle on a permanent pole mounted panel & backboard?