Panelboard in Closet - not allowed

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This question came up in Raleigh last year or the year before. The CMP member who answered it stated that a panel could be in a clothes closet but it would depend on where it was located. For instance, behind a door in the closet would be a place that would be compliant. Of course, getting an inspector to agree with that would be another issue. We just avoid the area altogether.
 
I find this requirement rather silly. A panel in a basement or garage can have wood, cardboard boxes, spray paint, paint thinner, gasoline or a list of any other easily ignitable materials around it. Are covered panels typically spewing sparks all over the place?
 
roger said:
So, in CA all load centers should be located outside and remote from the building? This is getting better all the time. :D

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Oh, no, I could care less where you put the panel, within the code of course. I was answering the, if frogs had wings question......frogs having wings is the same as trying to enforce 90.4, probably not gonna happen.:D
 
cowboyjwc said:
Oh, no, I could care less where you put the panel, within the code of course. I was answering the, if frogs had wings question......frogs having wings is the same as trying to enforce 90.4, probably not gonna happen.:D
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Ohhhh, well in that case I agree, you have a valid point. :D

Roger
 
infinity said:
I find this requirement rather silly. A panel in a basement or garage can have wood, cardboard boxes, spray paint, paint thinner, gasoline or a list of any other easily ignitable materials around it. Are covered panels typically spewing sparks all over the place?
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This totally ignores all the required space that we know everyone keeps around the panel. Grin
 
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