height of distributionpanel

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I don't know for a distribution panel in a residence, but for loadcenters or panelboards the max. height would be 6 1/2' , unless the equipement is larger than 6 1/2" and then the larger height would prevail.
An exception to to the rule is existing conditions.
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e57 said:
And thats 6' 6" to the top of the upper most switch or CB - the top of the panel can be much higher.
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Actually it is 6'7" with some exceptions, see 240.24

Roger
 
Roger has it, in addition, 404.8 has some notes covering elevation.







Edit - spelling
 
The height was changed from 6'6" to 6'7" to conform to the metric standard of 2 meters.
 
infinity said:
The height was changed from 6'6" to 6'7" to conform to the metric standard of 2 meters.
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I always wondered why the 6" or 7" but I guess it makes sense now, seeing we are all using the metric system here in the good old usa.:rolleyes:
 
Dag-gone it!


I just installed a panel today in which the top most breaker was at exactly the NEC max of 6' 7". I told myself that I should have taken a picture!

I don't know how many of you guys carry a camera on your truck, but I sure do. If you do much service, you can find at least one thing every day to take a picture of. The beauty of some of these forums is the interesting pictures that some guys take. I take at least two or three a day. Even if you're an employee, it only takes a minute to snap a picture of something interesting, and your boss shouldn't have any problem with that. Particularly since it goes towards the furtherence of your education.
 
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I have a good digital camera, but I don't know how I can post or tranfer them to the forum. Also, I have 3 pictures from India -someone emailed them to me - that I would like to share with the forum, but I don't know how to forward them. Any ideas? Louis
 
Esthy said:
I have a good digital camera, but I don't know how I can post or tranfer them to the forum. Also, I have 3 pictures from India -someone emailed them to me - that I would like to share with the forum, but I don't know how to forward them. Any ideas? Louis
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http://photobucket.com/

Free, easy to register, etc
 
mdshunk said:
I don't know how many of you guys carry a camera on your truck, but I sure do. If you do much service, you can find at least one thing every day to take a picture of. The beauty of some of these forums is the interesting pictures that some guys take. I take at least two or three a day. Even if you're an employee, it only takes a minute to snap a picture of something interesting, and your boss shouldn't have any problem with that. Particularly since it goes towards the furtherence of your education.
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It's also good when you need to document changes, or when your installation has been damaged, and you can send pictures with the bill. :D
 
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