Panel location near water source

[epepa]

We are designing a commercial interior buildout for a shoe store. The main panel is in the back room within 5' of a kitchenette sink. The electrician tells us that "code" requires a watersource to be a min 5' from edge of panel. I can't find that "code" anywhere. Any help?

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Panel location near water source

This is not an NEC requirement. Check for local codes.

 

[triphase]

Re: Panel location near water source

As Bryan quoted not an NEC requirement but just make sure working clearances meet 110.26

 

[pierre]

Re: Panel location near water source

You may want to check the "code of ethics", as this is not in the NEC.

 

[romeo]

Re: Panel location near water source

As others have mentioned not a code violation. ask the electrician to give you the section of the NEC.

reomeo

 

[George Stolz]

Re: Panel location near water source

I think chances are the electrician didn't feel comfortable installing the panel so close to the sink, and so he used "it's against code" as a reason to move it.

Looks like you've called his bluff.

 

[LarryFine]

Re: Panel location near water source

Originally posted by pierre:
You may want to check the "code of ethics", as this is not in the NEC.

Ah, the National Ethics Code.