Re: height of distribution panel in single family residence
This is the language in the 2005 Code:
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240.24 Location in or on Premises
(A) Accessibility Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible and shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) above the floor or working platform unless one of the following applies:"
There are 4 parenthetical statements that follow. After the 2005 Code is adopted, it will make no difference whether or not the overcurrent device is used as a switch or not.
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