I have a pavillion that has 4 lights (1ckt, lights are UL listed for damp location), and 4 receptacles (2 ckts, GFCI type w/weather proof covers). The plan is to use a small NEMA 3R panelboard for these circuits.
There is an outdoor panelboard down the street of the pavillion that can provide power to this small NEMA 3R panelboard.
My questions are:
1. According to NEC 230.70 (A)(1). The location of the small NEMA 3R panelboard can be adjacent to the pavillion. It would definitely be an eye sore I had to mount the small NEMA 3R panelboard inside of the pavillion. Is there anyone who feels that the small NEMA 3R panelboard should be located inside the pavillion?
The issue I am concerned about is how do I meet the code in regards to having a disconnecting means accessible? I would assume that the small NEMA 3R panelboard will be locked (to prevent vandalism) so a person would have no means of accessing the circuit breakers inside the panelboard if they ever was an emergency. Do I need to put a safety switch ahead of this small NEMA 3R panelboard? Would a push button suffce?
2. The outdoor panelboard also provides power to an adjacent building. Do I still need to follow the requirements of NEC 250.32 when designing the small NEMA 3R panelboard?
Any input would be appreciated.
There is an outdoor panelboard down the street of the pavillion that can provide power to this small NEMA 3R panelboard.
My questions are:
1. According to NEC 230.70 (A)(1). The location of the small NEMA 3R panelboard can be adjacent to the pavillion. It would definitely be an eye sore I had to mount the small NEMA 3R panelboard inside of the pavillion. Is there anyone who feels that the small NEMA 3R panelboard should be located inside the pavillion?
The issue I am concerned about is how do I meet the code in regards to having a disconnecting means accessible? I would assume that the small NEMA 3R panelboard will be locked (to prevent vandalism) so a person would have no means of accessing the circuit breakers inside the panelboard if they ever was an emergency. Do I need to put a safety switch ahead of this small NEMA 3R panelboard? Would a push button suffce?
2. The outdoor panelboard also provides power to an adjacent building. Do I still need to follow the requirements of NEC 250.32 when designing the small NEMA 3R panelboard?
Any input would be appreciated.
