sink near elec panel
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ryan_618
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Re: sink near elec panel
The fact that it is a sink doesn't matter (unless its in a bathroom). The only requirements are the typical clearance issues of 110.26.
The fact that it is a sink doesn't matter (unless its in a bathroom). The only requirements are the typical clearance issues of 110.26.
Re: sink near elec panel
mcalpin, If the panel is facing the sink within the 24", then it must have an increased working space to 36" minimum in front of it.Width of working space must be 30". [110.26(A)(1)]
Also keep in mind that if this is a panelboard that the height to the top breaker handle can be 79" maximum from finished floor. Should Murphy's Law occur, to try and reach the disconnect may be a problem for some people if there is a nearby protruding counter-cabinet depth.
Your company should be the qualified electrical administrator to make that call. Do inform the architect though.
rbj, Seattle
mcalpin, If the panel is facing the sink within the 24", then it must have an increased working space to 36" minimum in front of it.Width of working space must be 30". [110.26(A)(1)]
Also keep in mind that if this is a panelboard that the height to the top breaker handle can be 79" maximum from finished floor. Should Murphy's Law occur, to try and reach the disconnect may be a problem for some people if there is a nearby protruding counter-cabinet depth.
Your company should be the qualified electrical administrator to make that call. Do inform the architect though.
rbj, Seattle
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