max height of circuit breakers

[gserve]

What is the max height of circuit breakers in a panel (OCP)? Isn't there a code that the max height of a MAIN circuit breaker be no more than 6.5' from floor to the handle at its highest point? Code reference please. Thanks

 

[bennie]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Try 404.8(A). 6'5" is permitted

 

[curt swartz]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Bennie, are you sure about that?
The last time I checked my book said 6'7"

 

[bennie]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Curt: You win... my answer is loaded

 

[gserve]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Guys is this just the main circuit breaker or all circuit breakers?

 

[gserve]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

These breakers are not used for switches they are the OCP.

 

[bennie]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

The maximum height for the top breaker or breakers is 6'7". This does not apply only to the main. The main can be at the bottom on some panels.

I stated that 6'5" is permitted due to it being less than the maximum.

 

[gserve]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

That article states "circuit breakers used as switches" If they are not used for switches is there a max height? Code article# please Thanks

 

[bennie]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

All circuit breakers used for premises wiring are switches.

 

[russ]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

240.24
230.70
225.40
All refer to being readily accessible.


Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections, without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, chairs, etc.

Russ

[ April 03, 2003, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: russ ]

 

[russ]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

I was reading the National Electrical Contractors Associations, book titled National Electrical Installation Standards, Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting.

Article 11.3

Panelboards

Commercial. panel boards shall be 6ft 7inch above the finish floor.

Residential. ADAG compliance, in dwellings the highest overcurrent device is a maximum of 48 inchs above the finished floor.

Makes you wonder, doesn't it.

Russ

 

[roger]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Russ, this seems to be another case of conflicting information. The ADA side approach to a device, switch, breaker, etc... is 54".

4.2.6* Side Reach. If the clear floor space allows parallel approach by a person in a wheelchair, the maximum
high side reach allowed shall be 54 in (1370 mm) and the low side reach shall be no less than 9 in (230 mm)
above the floor.

Roger

 

[bennie]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

Switches for the disabled should be the "clap on" type. Except when disability is the loss of one arm.

 

[a.wayne3@verizon.net]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

BENNIE LMAO

 

[hurk27]

Re: max height of circuit breakers

I vote for motion senser's and pressure switch's in the carpeting to keep the lights on as long as the person is in the room. and a snore detector to turn the lights back off when they fall asleep.