Panel Box Height

[jetlag]

Does any one know the min and max height for a residential inside service panel. There is mention in the code of max of 6.5 feet for mobile home outside disconnect and a min of 2 ft above ground. I usually go by this on all panel and switch boxes but never knew for sure.

 

[roger]

In a residential (excluding a mobile home) setting there is no minimum, and as far as the maximum, the top of the panel can be touching the ceiling as long as the highest breaker in it is no more than 6'7" see 240.24 and 404.8.

Roger

 

[jetlag]

Thanks Rodger

Thanks Rodger

I thought sure in the code I rememberd a min height of 2 ft above floor but I cant find that any more. What about outside sub panel , people want them low as possible in the yard so not be noticed but I insist on 18 " to bottom of box.

 

[stickboy1375]

I thought sure in the code I rememberd a min height of 2 ft above floor but I cant find that any more. What about outside sub panel , people want them low as possible in the yard so not be noticed but I insist on 18 " to bottom of box.

There is no minimum height... But I also recommend 18" for snow related issues where I live...

 

[dwellselectric]

I thought that the max height was 6'5" to the center of the main? That is what I was told at least

 

[infinity]

I thought that the max height was 6'5" to the center of the main? That is what I was told at least

Actually it's 2 meters or 6'7".

 

[stickboy1375]

I thought that the max height was 6'5" to the center of the main? That is what I was told at least

It was changed to 6'7 to go along with the metric system that we don't and never will use...

 

[brantmacga]

i always mount where the main or main lugs are around 5' 10"