Panel clearance:

[Greg Goodell]

We are trying to figure out the depth of a wall [or clearance behind] a panel? Where does it say how much room behind a panelboard is necessary? I remember the dry wallers having to fir out for panels & was wondering if there is a distance between the back of a panel & the sheetrock.
Thanks again

 

[HaskinsElectric]

The back of the panel may be in contact with the drywall. They are commonly installed in this manner.

 

[Greg Goodell]

We are trying to figure out the depth of a wall [or clearance behind] a panel? Where does it say how much room behind a panelboard is necessary? I remember the dry wallers having to fir out for panels & was wondering if there is a distance between the back of a panel & the sheetrock.
Thanks again

Is there anything in the code that says there must be a space behind the panel for venting [heat] or for no screws coming thru from the other side of the wall. I just remember the drywall guys gryping about having to build the wall out.

 

[infinity]

There is no requirement for any spacing behind a panelboard.

 

[RUWired]

I remember the dry wallers having to fir out for panels & was wondering if there is a distance between the back of a panel & the sheetrock.
Thanks again

One of the reasons for firring out the walls was because of the depth of the panelboard in a wall of lesser depth.
Rick

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Is there anything in the code that says there must be a space behind the panel for venting [heat] or for no screws coming thru from the other side of the wall. I just remember the drywall guys gryping about having to build the wall out.

Greg recessed panels usually screw in on the sides not thru the back.