Panels in Handicap Apartments

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Would a panel in an apartment designated as "handicapped" require that the panel be mounted so that the highest circuit breaker is no greater than 48" above the floor? Someone asked me yesterday if these panels need to meet some type of ADA requirements.
 
Thanks, I found this from 2012 which references an ICC/ANSI standard does anyone know if that standard has changed?

CHAPTER 4: Equipment for General Use (Code Section 400.1 to 490.74)

Section 404.8 - (12/5/2012)

  1. Section 404.8 of the NEC requires over-current to be installed, such that the center line of the over-current device is not more than 6'-7" A.F.F. However, we are being told by an electrical contractor, that electrical panel mounting height for ADA residential apartment units, in new construction must comply with ADA guidelines, so that the center line of the top most breaker is not more than 54" A.F.F.

    Is it required by code to install the electrical panel in ADA residential units, so that the top most breaker is not more than 54" A.F.F.
No. Current NYC Building Code references standard ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003. This requirement for electrical panelboard mounting height in ADA type dwelling unit is not listed in Section 1004.9 ”Operable Parts”.
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Since your from NJ the answer gets more complicated, yes on new construction, no on panel replacements NJAC:53-6.8(g)(5) takes out 309 ICC/ANSI A117.1 and finally yes if it is a new building element 6.9(a)24ii puts 309.2 and 309.3 ICC/ANSI A117.1 are put back in for panels.
 
RICK NAPIER said:
Since your from NJ the answer gets more complicated, yes on new construction, no on panel replacements NJAC:53-6.8(g)(5) takes out 309 ICC/ANSI A117.1 and finally yes if it is a new building element 6.9(a)24ii puts 309.2 and 309.3 ICC/ANSI A117.1 are put back in for panels.
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So in New Jersey this is part of the barrier free code?
 
infinity said:
Would a panel in an apartment designated as "handicapped" require that the panel be mounted so that the highest circuit breaker is no greater than 48" above the floor? Someone asked me yesterday if these panels need to meet some type of ADA requirements.
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would that also mean that all breakers have to be between 15" and 48" max.
 
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