360Youth
Senior Member
- Location
- Newport, NC
I had to do a generator/ATS install today and this is what I find for house panel access.
Changing the SE conductors was no big deal but I had to sit on the bench for most of the neutral/ground separation. (The ATS comes with service disconnecting means.) I had to unbolt the drill press and slide it out of the way to make it a little easier. The panel cover does open all the way, at least.
I post this because I wonder how some of you deal with these things. I have told HOs in the past when they have tool boxes or other things that have to be moved to leave them out of the way for inspection, but as you can see, this is full size permanent work benches. For those here that are inspectors, what do you do when coming across these existing conditions. I have not broached the subject with the HOs to forewarn them of any possible issues with the inspection.
Changing the SE conductors was no big deal but I had to sit on the bench for most of the neutral/ground separation. (The ATS comes with service disconnecting means.) I had to unbolt the drill press and slide it out of the way to make it a little easier. The panel cover does open all the way, at least.
I post this because I wonder how some of you deal with these things. I have told HOs in the past when they have tool boxes or other things that have to be moved to leave them out of the way for inspection, but as you can see, this is full size permanent work benches. For those here that are inspectors, what do you do when coming across these existing conditions. I have not broached the subject with the HOs to forewarn them of any possible issues with the inspection.