Working clearance 6”

[AC\DC]

Have a Wall that has a little 2” lip about 3’ down from the panel. It’s part of the structure.
Inspector told me it’s encroaching-
He said a gutter is part of the electrical system the framing is not.( as an example)
He let it slide this time.
Is he right.i could of corrected with just framing it out but suck dump rules.

 

[ptonsparky]

So, does that mean that if the panel is flush mount, then anything directly under it is encroaching? As in the 8" block that supports the 2X4 wall?

I think he's stretching it.

 

[infinity]

Inspector told me it’s encroaching

Encroaching on what? It is not in the working space.

 

[AC\DC]

So, does that mean that if the panel is flush mount, then anything directly under it is encroaching? As in the 8" block that supports the 2X4 wall?

I think he's stretching it.

Ya he said per the writing of the code

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Yes, anything that sticks out in front of the panel is a violation, with the exception of other equipment or support structures that are associated with the electrical installation.

(3) Height of Working Space.
The work space shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to a height of 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. Within the height requirements of this section, other equipment or support structures, such as concrete pads, associated with the electrical installation and located above or below the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electrical equipment.

The inspector is correct, but I would not cite that issue.

 

[infinity]

I'm not seeing anything the OP that suggests that the 2" part of the structure is past the front of the panel. I'm envisioning something like this.

 

[ptonsparky]

I'm not seeing anything the OP that suggests that the 2" part of the structure is past the front of the panel. I'm envisioning something like this.

View attachment 2576230

That's what I see.

 

[AC\DC]

Yes. To the picture but now recess the panel..

If that concrete lip extends beyond that panel by 2” that is what I have

 

[AC\DC]

Yes, anything that sticks out in front of the panel is a violation, with the exception of other equipment or support structures that are associated with the electrical installation.

The inspector is correct, but I would not cite that issue.

I would argue that the framing is “ support structures that are associated with electrical equipment. That wall hold the panel