Installation of Gutters or Pull boxes to framing of switchgear

[BigMatt]

My question is this, is it feasible to mount a gutter to the frame of a switchgear? As well as Unistrut for strapping purposes?

 

[Smart $]

IMO, yes.

Welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

 

[infinity]

I agree with Smart unless if blocks the removal of an access panel that is required to be opened for testing or maintenance, etc.

 

[BigMatt]

I'm on an OSHPOD job and the IOR wants the gutter and strut individually supported. We don't have the room. And any mounting needs detail approval. Thanks for any help. Smart $ don't know why I haven't been on here sooner. Thanks.


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[meternerd]

We, as a utility, are members of EUSERC (Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee). We work with manufacturers all the time. One thing I found is that they are VERY picky about any modifications to their switchgear. They are tested as a unit and any mods may invalidate the test. Mostly a liability thing if down the line a problem occurs. Might be a good idea (especially for contractors) to get something in writing from them regarding mods before you set yourself up for a lawsuit. Maybe it's just because we utilities are usually a target, but why risk it? Paranoia is not necessarily a bad thing.......lawyers have to make a living somehow!

 

[norcal]

I'm on an OSHPOD job and the IOR wants the gutter and strut individually supported. We don't have the room. And any mounting needs detail approval. Thanks for any help. Smart $ don't know why I haven't been on here sooner. Thanks.


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Just a FYI, IOR, is Inspector Of Record. OSHPOD, Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development, they have jurisdiction of all healthcare facilities in California.

 

[norcal]

We, as a utility, are members of EUSERC (Electric Utility Service Equipment Requirements Committee). We work with manufacturers all the time. One thing I found is that they are VERY picky about any modifications to their switchgear. They are tested as a unit and any mods may invalidate the test. Mostly a liability thing if down the line a problem occurs. Might be a good idea (especially for contractors) to get something in writing from them regarding mods before you set yourself up for a lawsuit. Maybe it's just because we utilities are usually a target, but why risk it? Paranoia is not necessarily a bad thing.......lawyers have to make a living somehow!

If we did not have any lawyers, we would not need them. :happysad: