S steve holt Member Location Hawaii May 26, 2023 #1 Does non-power equipment such as fire alarm panels require working space per 110.26? AHJ is saying it does.
Does non-power equipment such as fire alarm panels require working space per 110.26? AHJ is saying it does.
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician May 26, 2023 #2 The AHJ is correct. There is nothing that suggests the rule only applies to power panels, and the voltage in Table 110.26(A)(1) starts at zero. In addition the parent text in 110.26 says "all electrical equipment".
The AHJ is correct. There is nothing that suggests the rule only applies to power panels, and the voltage in Table 110.26(A)(1) starts at zero. In addition the parent text in 110.26 says "all electrical equipment".