i have to change existing 100 amp fuse service to a 200 amp breaker panel in a 4' crawl space. local authority says service and branch circuits need to be relocated due to height restrictions. there is no major remodeling or additions taking place. i believe the code at the time of installation allowed this location. is this an nec problem or building code issue?
service change with existing panel in 4' high crawl space
- Thread starter joe205
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This is an NEC issue. Look at 110.26(E). I would note the exception to the ahj.
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If you're 200 amps or less the NEC says it's OK as Dennis pointed out. We have many split-level homes with this exact arrangement around here. For what it's worth we usually move the panels out into a wall in the room adjacent to the crawl space.
kwired
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If it is not a dwelling the exception will not matter.
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