breaker height

[ktollar]

NEC 404.8A 6'7" breaker height as a switch. The main breaker in a panel, whats the maximum height for mounting?? Will not be switched on or off unless trips or panel needs to have the power turned off!!

 

[augie47]

240.24 provides the same requirement for overcurrent devices in general.

 

[ceb58]

240.24 provides the same requirement for overcurrent devices in general.

And to add to that the 6'7'' is to the top of the handle in the closed ( on ) position. So you cannot set the breaker at 6'7'' to the center of the breaker.

 

[iMuse97]

NEC 404.8A 6'7" breaker height as a switch. The main breaker in a panel, whats the maximum height for mounting?? Will not be switched on or off unless trips or panel needs to have the power turned off!!

If someone wanted to use it as a switch (ie. to turn the power off), would that not make it a CB used as a switch?

In my experience and interpretation there are no exceptions to the rule except as listed in 404.8 (A) Exceptions 1, 2, & 3. The point being, that if you need to use it, it is readily accessible.

 

[jaylectricity]

In my experience and interpretation there are no exceptions to the rule except as listed in 404.8 (A) Exceptions 1, 2, & 3. The point being, that if you need to use it, it is readily accessible.

So are there exceptions to the rule, or not? :-?

 

[buldogg]

And to add to that the 6'7'' is to the top of the handle in the closed ( on ) position. So you cannot set the breaker at 6'7'' to the center of the breaker.

240.24(A) Center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch