Panels in bathroom

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growler

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Does anyone know right off what was the first code cycle to forbid panels (over current protection) in residential bathrooms ?

The reason I ask is that I have seen a few lately and some people seem to think they should be grandfathered.. I'm surprised that home inspectors would not notice this. Doesn't matter to me but I am curious as to when it was legal.
 
I don't have my old books in front of me but I believe that it was in the early 90's. I don't see it the 1987 NEC.
 
1993 code cycle

(e) Not located in bathrooms. In dwelling units and guest rooms of hotels and motels, branch-circuit overcurrent devices shall not be located in bathrooms as defined in Section 210-8.

And as additional somewhat random info:

1981 code cycle

(d) Not in Vicinity of Easily Ignitible Material. Overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitible material such as in clothes closets.


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Thanks fellows. I guess the one in question could be grandfathered because it was built in the late 70's. Panel may have been changed but the service is original.
 
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