westelectric
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- westchester county, NY
Allowed. If not, whats the code reference? What about an ATS?
Panel on staircase
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Panels are not prohibited from being over the stairs. If it was in the NEC it would be in Article 408
But overcurrent devices are.
If it does not have overcurrent devices in it you should be fine.
zombie
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I've seen some narrow steps so check 110 for your working clearences
If I may play semantics for a moment. Note the rule says staircase.
If you happen to have a landing which provides the proper clearances, them IMHO, the overcurrent devices could be located at the flat landing.
If you happen to have a landing which provides the proper clearances, them IMHO, the overcurrent devices could be located at the flat landing.
Whether or not it may be allowed by NEC, you also need to consider the building code and ADA.
There may be other codes that don't allow such an installation when it encroaches on clearances.
The panel cannot be over a step that is narrower than 30" per 110.26 A(2).
Also wider than 3' (or more depending on voltage) to allow for the panel and working space 110.26 A(1).
Don't forget the guarding as per 110.26 B.
Overcurrent devices shall not be located over steps of a stairway. 240.24 F.
There may be other codes that don't allow such an installation when it encroaches on clearances.
The panel cannot be over a step that is narrower than 30" per 110.26 A(2).
Also wider than 3' (or more depending on voltage) to allow for the panel and working space 110.26 A(1).
Don't forget the guarding as per 110.26 B.
Overcurrent devices shall not be located over steps of a stairway. 240.24 F.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
Let me add that 240.24(F) is new to the 2008 so if you are under the '05 then you can install it on the stair but I think that would be a disservice.
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