Electrical Panel Placement in Residence

[sbutler]

Not a residential expert so I need some help. I have an architect that wants to place an electrical panel on a second floor landing (first floor is all open under beach house). The stairs lead from this landing down to the ground. If 110.26 clearances are maintained, are there any code requirements that won't allow it to be installed in this location? I am concerned about egress should there be a fire.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Steve

 

[augie47]

As long as the panel is located at the landing (as opposed to over stairs) and you have the 110.26 clearances, you are good to go as far as the NEC is concerned.

 

[sbutler]

Thank you sir.

 

[ron]

Is this the service entrance panel? If so, how far (linear feet) will the service lateral be "inside the house" before landing in the main disconnect?

 

[sbutler]

Yes and good question. Will get that from the architect.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[ron]

Yes and good question. Will get that from the architect.

Even though 230.70 (A)(1) is written in a difficult to interpret way, many AHJs allow 5 - 10' of unprotected service lateral conductors. To be sure, you have to check with the local AHJ

 

[rlundsrud]

Depending on local codes and the distance from the meter, you may need to install an outside disconnect at the meter.