riverjig87
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- Minot, North Dakota, USA
Per Section 408.50, panels of switchboards are required to be constructed of moisture resistant and non-combustible materials. I have an inspector who is claiming that, "A subpanel cant be installed in a
closet space because the panel is combustible."
I think what he means is 408.17, where " a switchboard shall not be placed in locations where it is possible for the switchboards to spread fire to adjacent combustible materials."
The subpanel we installed is in a space in a master bedroom, which will NOT be used as a closet space, but as a small storage space. It is even labeled and was drawn up that way originally.
I understand,lets say, the homeowner decides to use the space as a closet. NEC says combustible material that will spread fire. Where does line get drawn? I see panels located in numerous locations where storage is utilized. I also have installed subpanels in master beds closets as well. As long as you have the clearances, and means of exit (i.e. no door" is this within code? I am confused on the specific meaning of this article. Thanx for any feedback.
closet space because the panel is combustible."
I think what he means is 408.17, where " a switchboard shall not be placed in locations where it is possible for the switchboards to spread fire to adjacent combustible materials."
The subpanel we installed is in a space in a master bedroom, which will NOT be used as a closet space, but as a small storage space. It is even labeled and was drawn up that way originally.
I understand,lets say, the homeowner decides to use the space as a closet. NEC says combustible material that will spread fire. Where does line get drawn? I see panels located in numerous locations where storage is utilized. I also have installed subpanels in master beds closets as well. As long as you have the clearances, and means of exit (i.e. no door" is this within code? I am confused on the specific meaning of this article. Thanx for any feedback.
