recessed load center

[rwood]

load center is recessed in exterior 2x4 wall is there somewhere in the code that prohibits this I can't seem to find it anywhere thanks

 

[AC\DC]

???
They make recessed load center, mostly what you see in houses. Am I miss understanding what you mean

I did not see the exterior part.
Still does not change that they make 3r panels that can be recessed.

 

[kwired]

It is not exactly prohibited but at same time you can't use a typical indoor loadcenter with it's typical flush cover for an outdoor application those covers are not rated for such a location.

 

[kwired]

???
They make recessed load center, mostly what you see in houses. Am I miss understanding what you mean

I guess he did not make it clear if it is accessible from interior or exterior side of the wall, I was assuming exterior in my previous reply

 

[tom baker]

Start with 110.3 (B), then Art 408
Disregard this padding to get min length

 

[AC\DC]

Start with 110.3 (B), then Art 408

Most I seen does not state a yes or no to his question.

 

[rwood]

sorry for not being clear load center faces the interior of a cottage it is a summer cottage with no heat built in the 1950s someone has changed the wiring to romex at some time was wondering if the 1 1/2 " clearance from the sheathing would be in the code like a roof as someday it will need to be resided thanks

 

[tom baker]

Most I seen does not state a yes or no to his question.

I agree.

 

[LarryFine]

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, a panel within an exterior wall is a typical installation.

Be sure to keep the wires away from the outside wall.

 

[rwood]

thank you for all your input seems like it is within the code

 

[kwired]

sorry for not being clear load center faces the interior of a cottage it is a summer cottage with no heat built in the 1950s someone has changed the wiring to romex at some time was wondering if the 1 1/2 " clearance from the sheathing would be in the code like a roof as someday it will need to be resided thanks

No clearance from sheathing rules other than 1-1/4" at the framing members, however is still good design practice to keep away from sheathing for various reasons such as siding attachment. Some ding dong might still come along and use a 3 inch long nail when 1-1/4 or less would been fine though. Can't idiot proof everything, better idiots eventually emerge.