How close can a panel be to a sink?

[Stevenfyeager]

How close can a service panel be to a sink? I was taught that 30 " width clearance can start at one edge of the panel. But can a laundry sink be at that edge? Thank you

 

[rcarroll]

As you describe is fine provided you have at least 30" to the side & 36" in front.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

As you describe is fine provided you have at least 30" to the side & 36" in front.

Thank you, my electrical instructor always said the 30 " could start at the panel's edge. But I don't think I had a job where the contractor needed the panel to go next to a sink.

 

[infinity]

Yup, as long as the sink is not in the working space its proximity to the panel is irrelevant.