Is this a code violation?
- Thread starter binwork91
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Do you have the required working space in front of the switch?
zbang
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Can you even (fully) open the switch?
Do you mean they required to have 30" between two beam, and 36" to the beam in front of them?
If they do have 30" width and 36" clearance in front, do they have problem on height? I think the height to the lowest beam is 6'-6".
I think they can full open. I am not sure. I did not take the picture.
kwired
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I think that is fine, but as also asked can you fully open the door on that enclosure (90 degrees)? That would be a problem if not.
AC\DC
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If you have 6'-6" you just have enough. Looks to me though the disconnect might actually extend upwards past the beams, if that is the case then how I read it you have to have working clearance at least 6'-6" or the height of equipment.
kwired
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I think that is correct.
AC\DC
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I guess my comment on the "height of equipment" is a mute point if it meets the width and depth.
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You need a space 30" wide and 36" deep (assuming less than 151 volts to ground) and 6'6" or the height of the equipment in front of the disconnect (think like a big box). If the beams are outside of that "box" then it's code compliant.
Dsg319
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zbang
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General mention (for anyone reading this later) that these are minimums and "In all cases, the work space shall permit at least a 90 degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels."
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