Wondering how ather areas deal with the following.
We have a lot of older homes that have the panels in a utility closets or laundry room / utility room
a lot of these panels are located over a washer or dryer, or have les than 3" in front. these locations obviously would not be allowed now in new construction but it was the norm back in the 50' 60's. These have always allowed to be replaced in existing location but we have on muni that is starting to turn them down due to the 36" clearance rule. it seem a bit harsh to force the home owner to have to burden the expense of relocating the panel and all the circuits, even if there is a place to do so. Nothing in the code about retro fits or replacements. Is this an issue elsewhere?
How is it handled?
We have a lot of older homes that have the panels in a utility closets or laundry room / utility room
a lot of these panels are located over a washer or dryer, or have les than 3" in front. these locations obviously would not be allowed now in new construction but it was the norm back in the 50' 60's. These have always allowed to be replaced in existing location but we have on muni that is starting to turn them down due to the 36" clearance rule. it seem a bit harsh to force the home owner to have to burden the expense of relocating the panel and all the circuits, even if there is a place to do so. Nothing in the code about retro fits or replacements. Is this an issue elsewhere?
How is it handled?