service panel mounting
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stamcon
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Re: service panel mounting
Bertronix, I don't see a section in the 99 NEC that would directly prohibit it. I think it would fall on the manufacturer's installation instructions(listing?) 110-3(b).
Bertronix, I don't see a section in the 99 NEC that would directly prohibit it. I think it would fall on the manufacturer's installation instructions(listing?) 110-3(b).
Re: service panel mounting
I can't seem to find the code that states that the service disconnecting means must not be taller than 6' in height, but check out 110.26(A)2,3, and (E). If you follow those rules of below 6', nothing extends farther than 6" in front of the panel 6' beyond panel, for the service space to the ceiling or 6' rule. I wouldn't have a problem with it as long their was a reason, then again the ole trusty authority having jurisdiction!! Always an easy cop out huh!! lol
I can't seem to find the code that states that the service disconnecting means must not be taller than 6' in height, but check out 110.26(A)2,3, and (E). If you follow those rules of below 6', nothing extends farther than 6" in front of the panel 6' beyond panel, for the service space to the ceiling or 6' rule. I wouldn't have a problem with it as long their was a reason, then again the ole trusty authority having jurisdiction!! Always an easy cop out huh!! lol
roger deas
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Re: service panel mounting
You should look at 404.8(A) for starters.
Roger
You should look at 404.8(A) for starters.
Roger
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Re: service panel mounting
there was a code change for the 2002 NEC to clarify the disconnect means must be installed vertically unless impractical, then horizontal is ok. At an IAEI meeting, a CMP member explained the orginal meaning of horizontal meant mounted on the ceiling (from the 1920's), and not how we visualize it today.
Its perhaps not prohibited, but I would check with your AHJ. On a ceiling is not where I would look for a disconnecting means.
there was a code change for the 2002 NEC to clarify the disconnect means must be installed vertically unless impractical, then horizontal is ok. At an IAEI meeting, a CMP member explained the orginal meaning of horizontal meant mounted on the ceiling (from the 1920's), and not how we visualize it today.
Its perhaps not prohibited, but I would check with your AHJ. On a ceiling is not where I would look for a disconnecting means.
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