Electrical panel underneath cabinet

[mannyb]

Customer has an exisiting panel underneath counter near register, so you need to crouch down to access. Doesnt this need to meet working height? I doesnt meet front clearance but not sure about height.

 

[DrSparks]

Customer has an exisiting panel underneath counter near register, so you need to crouch down to access. Doesnt this need to meet working height? I doesnt meet front clearance but not sure about height.

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110.26 NEC

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[romex jockey]

Exception No. 1: In existing dwelling units, service equipment or panel‐
boards that do not exceed 200 amperes shall be permitted in spaces
where the height of the working space is less than 2.0 m (61∕2 ft).

~RJ~

 

[Fred B]

Exception No. 1: In existing dwelling units, service equipment or panel‐
boards that do not exceed 200 amperes shall be permitted in spaces
where the height of the working space is less than 2.0 m (61∕2 ft).

~RJ~

But will that apply to other than dwelling units? See vary few cash registers in a home.

 

[romex jockey]

But will that apply to other than dwelling units? See vary few cash registers in a home.

good point Fred

~RJ~

 

[don_resqcapt19]

If it is in the face of the cabinet without the counter extending out in front of the panel face, it is not a code issue. There is no minimum height for panels other than the one in Article 550 for mobile home service equipment.

 

[mannyb]

If it is in the face of the cabinet without the counter extending out in front of the panel face, it is not a code issue. There is no minimum height for panels other than the one in Article 550 for mobile home service equipment.

I cant figure out how to post pic but the panel sits back in cabinet and they manage to install a sink above panel and the drain runs across the front of door. SMH. I do like the idea of mounting panel flush at counter. This is why I love posting on this forum because everyone has a different approach to each situation good or bad. Thanks

 

[Fred B]

I cant figure out how to post pic but the panel sits back in cabinet and they manage to install a sink above panel and the drain runs across the front of door. SMH. I do like the idea of mounting panel flush at counter. This is why I love posting on this forum because everyone has a different approach to each situation good or bad. Thanks

You didn't mention sink before or the plumbing in front of door. That adds a list of other issues. The sink may also preclude placement of panel in front of cabinet depending on clearance available.