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John120/240

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going to replace an old meter, overhead service, fed with snakeskin,
with new meter can, rigid mast, XHHW conductors.
The question is the current panel is located in a clothes closet. House was built in 1954. No interior changes are being made. Is the panel in a clothes closet an issue? Thank You
 
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John120/240 said:
going to replace an old meter, overhead service, fed with snakeskin,
with new meter can, rigid mast, XHHW conductors.
The question is the current panel is located in a clothes closet. House was built in 1954. No interior changes are being made. Is the panel in a clothes closet an issue? Thank You
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It would be okay here, because it is existing. New wire to panel?
 
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stew

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It would matter here in washington I believe. Most inspectors here call this an altered service and as such the closet rule applies. I installed a service in an existing closet once and all the shelving and rods were removed. A nameplate was affixed to the door that said Electricl Equipment Only No Storage Allowed. This satisfied the inspector on an existing service location.
 
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stew said:
It would matter here in washington I believe. Most inspectors here call this an altered service and as such the closet rule applies. I installed a service in an existing closet once and all the shelving and rods were removed. A nameplate was affixed to the door that said Electricl Equipment Only No Storage Allowed. This satisfied the inspector on an existing service location.
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You can store anything but 'clothing'... e.g. panel in kitchen pantry. Not that I advocate such.... But have done it...
 
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