panel in commercial bathrooms

[bulldog]

The original panel was reverted to a splice box and a new panel was located outside the bathroom when it was built.
Now they are expanding the bathroom to meet ADA requirement, the architect states the the panel can remain in the bathroom. My qusetion is can it remain or does it have to be moved again?

 

[jtester]

Re: panel in commercial bathrooms

I don't believe that the NEC will forbid the installation as long as you comply with clearance, working space requirements, etc. You might check any local codes. Here in New Mexico, panels in bathrooms are prohibited by the State Electrical Code.

 

[gene]

Re: panel in commercial bathrooms

If this is commercial, no it's fine, check 240.24 (E) 2005

 

[lady sparks lover]

Re: panel in commercial bathrooms

Originally posted by gene:
If this is commercial, no it's fine, check 240.24 (E) 2005

Ditto! I've seen many like this. Apparently, this was an older application. I've seen it in several bathrooms, and they were just left as is...


Lady

 

[ryan_618]

Re: panel in commercial bathrooms

Jtester hit it right on the head. I would be careful to look at the architectural drawings of the bathrooms, in an effort to make certain that you maintain working clearance. With few exceptions, all commercial bathrooms are required to be accessible to those with disabilities, and that means that there will be grab bars and things installed. Be careful to make certain that you have working speace because of this.

 

[charlie]

Re: panel in commercial bathrooms

Commercial and industrial bathrooms normally have a lot more space in them and do not have the moisture problems of dwelling unit bathrooms. Panel 10 has consistently rejected the removal of overcurrent devices from those bathrooms.