Working space in front of panel.

[Greg1707]

This is a photo taken at an apartment building constructed in the 1960s. Was this actually allowed at the time?

 

[petersonra]

Whoever put it there allowed it.

Other than working space, what is your objection.

 

[ggunn]

Whoever put it there allowed it.

Other than working space, what is your objection.

Would you like to reach into a live panel while leaning against a presumably grounded stainless steel sink?

 

[petersonra]

Would you like to reach into a live panel while leaning against a presumably grounded stainless steel sink?

Why would it be live when you are working on it? And if it is your ppe will protect you.

 

[EC Dan]

Mishandling that hose sprayer could shoot water directly up into that panel since it doesn't look like the door seats properly.

 

[ggunn]

Why would it be live when you are working on it? And if it is your ppe will protect you.

You never work hot?

 

[petersonra]

You never work hot?

nope

 

[mlnk]

Code violation - working space in front of a panel must be from the floor to a minimum 7 ft. ceiling. No switches or receptacles are allowed in the wall behind a sink or cooktop, panels are not mentioned, but I think no inspector would allow it, even in the 1960s.