Sub panel

[Oakey]

I have a crawl space in an existing home which is about 4' 6" high. Can I put a sub panel in this location? Code reference pls.THX!

 

[charlie b]

Yes you can. 110.26(E) Exception. But I don't think you should. That is a design choice that I would not choose to make, if it were avoidable in any way.

 

[Oakey]

Thanks for the reply and code reference. Im looking over my options on the job ,seems odd to me to put it there but I might have no choice. Then again Im not crazy about sub panels in the attic either...Homeowner has a plan :roll: to wire the entire new kitchen from an old 6/3. Electric stove included !

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Homeowner has a plan :roll: to wire the entire new kitchen from an old 6/3. Electric stove included !

Why is the HO designing the electrical system? That would not fly with me. I am the pro not them.

I do not understand why the NEC would allow a panelboard to go in a crawl space for an existing dwelling. Every home is existing after the CO has been made so any house except a new one is allowed to have a panel in a crawl space? That is absurd.

I bet the reason for this article is for existing homes with lower basement ceiling where you need an upgrade. I cannot imagine an inspector allowing that install. I know what the code says and I agree with Charlie on both aspects-- it is legal but not a good idea.

 

[Oakey]

Thats the homeowners input, it makes me laugh. Im not going to do it, its not a good design. To me its silly to put it in a crawl, just curious what the NEC said about it.

 

[LarryFine]

Homeowner has a plan :roll: to wire the entire new kitchen from an old 6/3.

Remind him a sub-panel requires a separate EGC, besides.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Unless you really need this job i would tell him i design it or get someone else.If he knows more than you let him pull owner/builder permit and walk away