Panel Nomenclature

[PE (always learning)]

Hey All,

I know panel nomenclature is kind of dealer’s choice, such as PA, PB, or P1, P2, ect. , but if you have a panel nomenclature that’s worked well for you throughout the years, especially for big projects I’d like to know your standard naming schemes out of curiosity.

 

[PaulMmn]

I've seen panels in the building I work in that include things like NE1 / NE2 / etc. I'm assuming SW1, E1, etc are somewhere around.
Another says 'Fed from panel GEN 1' (we have a generator in the back yard).

 

[charlie b]

I have seen many versions. I can't name a favorite. Here are some simple concepts:
HP2-1
LP3-4
HL1-1

H is for high voltage (480/277)
L is for low voltage (208/120)
P is for power
L is for lighting
The third position gives you the floor level
The digit following the dash is sequential. In the above examples, HP2-1 is the first high voltage power panel on the second floor. The next one on the same floor would be HP2-2. Also, LP3-4 is the 4th low voltage panel on the 3rd floor.

Foe emergency panels, add an "E" at the beginning. For standby panels, add an "S" at the beginning.

I had one client that used longer panel names that included, among other things, the number of the column on which the panel is mounted. That was a very large building, and that justified using very descriptive panel names.