What required protection from drains over switchgear?

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Phila_eng

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Hello all,
I am a new member with a code question regarding drip/leak protection. We are designing a switchhouse with roof drains that come through the ceiling. The entry point is ~2' from the wall, and that point and the horizontal section of pipe (before going into the wall and down to a catch basin) is ~2' above switchgear. The most pertinant section I could find was 110.26(F)(1)(b) regarding leak protection. Is there mention in any section specifically regarding switchgear moisture protection, or general overhead leak protection?

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What more would you need than 110.26(F)(1)(b). But this also sounds like a violation of 110.26(F)(1)(a). You shouldn't have a pipe crossing above a switchboard unless its more than 6' above the top of the equipment. (Although this might be OK if its above the structural ceiling.)

Steve
 
In reviewing the drawings, it's not clear whether the pipe enters the 6' overhead area. One of my coworkers will be visiting the site, and we'll see how much headroom there is.

Thanks for your reply.
 
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