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i have the last 36" space on a wall with a window at the begining of the
36" space. i like to mount a 200a panel in that space . it's res. i family basement and it's replacing a panel. Is there a code about the clarance of a window? thank you
 
mickeyrench said:
Is there a code about the clarance of a window? thank you
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Yes, but that is in the IRC, and has to do with people being able to crawl out of a bedroom window (egress). There is nothing in the NEC about windows, save for clearance from service taps.
 
I have heard that glass is actually a liquid. Could this possibly violate the " I can't find it in the code right now, but I know its in there somplace" rule about making sure your panel is 6 feet from a water source? :D
 
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I have heard that glass is actually a liquid. Could this possibly violate the " I can't find it in the code right now, but I know its in there somplace" rule about making sure your panel is 6 feet from a water source? :D
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There is no requirement to be any distance away from a water source.
 
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There is no requirement to be any distance away from a water source.
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I know that, and you know that, but lets keep it a secret since there are quite a few electrical inspectors on the city force where I live that don't know that.:)

I was only alluding to a bad inspection I had to go thru earlier this year. I'm still steaming.
 
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macmikeman said:
I know that, and you know that, but lets keep it a secret since there are quite a few electrical inspectors on the city force where I live that don't know that.:)

I was only alluding to a bad inspection I had to go thru earlier this year. I'm still steaming.
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I assumed that since you put the big smiley at the end of the post. But this is a common misconception.
 
Micky, is this window located in a bedroom? If it's not it's probably not even required so just cover the whole window with plywood. If it's in a bedroom then don't block it.
 
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