Panelboard behind doors

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I understand this topic has come up a lot here and most of you have said it’s ok to do it. The reason given NEC 2014 Section 110.26 workspace can be created by moving the door to create workspace.

I am not sure if anyone thought that panelboard behind door is not readily accessible. NEC 2014 section 240.24(B) or any other code reference that says overcurrent devices or panelboard need to be readily accessible would not be in compliance since I would have to move obstacle door to get to the panelboard.

What do you all think? I am just curious.
 
hhsting said:
I understand this topic has come up a lot here and most of you have said it’s ok to do it. The reason given NEC 2014 Section 110.26 workspace can be created by moving the door to create workspace.

I am not sure if anyone thought that panelboard behind door is not readily accessible. NEC 2014 section 240.24(B) or any other code reference that says overcurrent devices or panelboard need to be readily accessible would not be in compliance since I would have to move obstacle door to get to the panelboard.

What do you all think? I am just curious.
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Just make sure you stand with the heel of your boot firmly against the bottom of partially opened door. Even with a hand written sign taped to the other side of door that says "caution electrician working in electrical panel behind door", nurses can not read signs posted on doors. The solid non movable door gets their attention though along with a few chosen words from them....
 
I understood this to be a door to a room, arranged such that when the door is fully open it hides the panel. To work on the panel, one would have to fully (or at least mostly) close the door and block it into that position. When the door is in that position, you will have all the working clearance you need.
 
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