jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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OK I'll agree that the DWV is in the dedicated space. But the other piping is not.
Dedicated Electrical Space 110.26 (F)(1)(a)
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OK I'll agree that the DWV is in the dedicated space. But the other piping is not.
You lost me....how is the other pipe above the drip pan not in the dedicated space? Lookin at the photo nothing should be there to the structural ceiling, Its less than 6'......
jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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Technically the pan should not be but I was addressing the piping systems.
(a) Dedicated Electrical Space. The space equal to the
width and depth of the equipment and extending from the
floor to a height of 1.8 m (6 ft) above the equipment or to
the structural ceiling, whichever is lower, shall be dedicated
to the electrical installation. No piping, ducts, leak protection
apparatus, or other equipment foreign to the electrical
installation shall be located in this zone.
fbhwt
Electrical Systems Inspector
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- Spotsylvania,Virginia
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- Electrical Systems Inspector
Why is the other piping not?
You have still lost me.....that piping is in the foot print of the gear and within the 6' dedicated height......how is the piping compliant? Its within the dedicated space.....a violation.
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- Engineer
He's saying the piping is not within the footprint of the gear. Can't say for sure from the pictures, but he may be correct. If the depth of the gear is a block and a half, then from the second picture only the dwv pipe would be in the footprint.
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The air conditioning coils, or whatever else the pipes are draining also appears to be in the dedicated space, unless it is above the structural ceiling and on the floor above.
fbhwt
Electrical Systems Inspector
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- Electrical Systems Inspector
I see what he is saying now, the piping is for a mop sink on the second,third floor, drain, hot and cold water
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I'll agree with that, hard to see from the photo.
jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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- Mike P. Columbus Ohio
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Yes that is what I was saying.
As to the installation technically a code violation. If I was inspecting this I would ask myself if the plumbing was 10' higher with/without the pan would it be safer.
Not being there to know if other factors are involved I lean toward approving this.
As to the installation technically a code violation. If I was inspecting this I would ask myself if the plumbing was 10' higher with/without the pan would it be safer.
Not being there to know if other factors are involved I lean toward approving this.
fbhwt
Electrical Systems Inspector
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- Spotsylvania,Virginia
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- Electrical Systems Inspector
There is not 6' from the top of switch gear to ceiling, so dedicated space from equipment to structural ceiling, the plumbing can not be raised 10", the piping and drip pan within the footprint of the switch gear is a violation, agreed?
jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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- Mike P. Columbus Ohio
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Yes
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- Illinois
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- retired electrician
110.26(F)(1)(b) requires the drip pan anytime the piping is above the dedicated equipment space and below the structural ceiling.
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- Massachusetts
Just some drip pan pictures to go along with the discussion.
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- New Jersey
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It's that simple. :roll:
kwired
Electron manager
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One other option would be to install NEMA 3R, or other water tight gear and no need for the drip pan, probably adds a fair amount to the price of some of the gear that has been posted in this thread though.
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- Retired PV System Designer
So you eliminate the drip pan. That still leaves the pipes.
Close off the space with a "structural" chase or relocate the pipes?
The code problem is not the threat of dripping. That would be an issue if the pipes were outside the *dedicated* space or if the concern was a *working* space violation from the pan.
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jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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- Mike P. Columbus Ohio
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- ESI, PI, RBO
Not sure that is true.
(b) Foreign Systems. The area above the dedicated
space required by 110.26(E)(1)(a) shall be permitted to
contain foreign systems, provided protection is installed to
avoid damage to the electrical equipment from condensation,
leaks, or breaks in such foreign systems.
Insulation sleeves?
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- New Jersey
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- Journeyman Electrician
I agree regarding condensation but how would insulation provide protection from breaks or leaks?
jxofaltrds
Inspector Mike®
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- Mike P. Columbus Ohio
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Solid pipe - no fittings.
Now explain what this means:
(c) Sprinkler Protection. Sprinkler protection shall be
permitted for the dedicated space where the piping complies
with this section.
And you could comply how?
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