Panels & Transformers in Janitors Closet

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I have a new construction installation where the engineer has shown 480V & 208V panels and transformers in a janitors closet with a mop sink in it. The room is only 9' X 5' . Clearances can be obtained. Is this installation code compliant. If not compliant, where would that information be found in the NEC, so I can show the engineer.
 
Not a great design as the janitors closet will soon have a cart or something and be used for storage of some sort, sorry may not happen, but experience tells me other wise.
 
robertprice78 said:
I have a new construction installation where the engineer has shown 480V & 208V panels and transformers in a janitors closet with a mop sink in it. The room is only 9' X 5' . Clearances can be obtained. Is this installation code compliant. If not compliant, where would that information be found in the NEC, so I can show the engineer.
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I have a very similar installation where I work. I agree with the others; there is no code issue as long as clearances are maintained. I also agree with Cowboy that it is not a very good design because those panels will almost definately be buried behind who knows what. I second Iwire's laughter that it may not happen. Keeping the panels clear is a constant battle. Good luck.
 
All you need to do is to paint stripes on the floor to mark the working clearance spaces. That will keep the buckets and other stuff from being stored where it does not belong. :happyyes:
 
Have an inswinging door and put the panels behind the door, otherwise the panels will be buried.
We have a similar installation at my church, the room is used for paint storage and those wheeled garbage cans.
 
charlie b said:
All you need to do is to paint stripes on the floor to mark the working clearance spaces. That will keep the buckets and other stuff from being stored where it does not belong. :happyyes:
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Charlie you can't honestly believe that?

To the custodian, that is his room, his domain.
 
charlie b said:
All you need to do is to paint stripes on the floor to mark the working clearance spaces. That will keep the buckets and other stuff from being stored where it does not belong. :happyyes:
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jusme123 said:
Charlie you can't honestly believe that?
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You mean you don't? Next you are going to tell me that "Wet Paint" signs do not stop people from touching the item to see if the paint is still wet. Sheesh! :slaphead:
 
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