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E3405.2 Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards

2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.2 Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards
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Except as otherwise specified in Chapters 34 through 43, the dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards and live parts likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing or maintenance while energized shall be not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in depth. Distances shall be measured from the energized parts where such parts are exposed or from the enclosure front or opening where such parts are enclosed. In addition to the 36-inch dimension (914 mm), the work space shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide in front of the electrical equipment and not less than the width of such equipment. The work space shall be clear and shall extend from the floor or platform to a height of 6.5 feet (1981 mm) or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater. In all cases, the work space shall allow at least a 90-degree (1.57 rad) opening of equipment doors or hinged panels. Equipment associated with the electrical installation located above or below the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the front of the electrical equipment.

Exceptions:
  1. In existing dwelling units, service equipment and panelboards that are not rated in excess of 200 amperes shall be permitted in spaces where the height of the working space is less than 6.5 feet (1981 mm).
  2. Meters that are installed in meter sockets shall be permitted to extend beyond the other equipment. Meter sockets shall not be exempt from the requirements of this section.

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E3405.2 General Requirements, Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards
Except as otherwise specified in Chapters 34 through 43, the dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards and live parts ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.2 Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards
E3405.2 General Requirements, Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards
Except as otherwise specified in Chapters 34 through 43, the dimension of the working space in the direction of access to panelboards and live parts ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.2 Working Clearances for Energized Equipment and Panelboards
E3405.5 General Requirements, Location of Working Spaces and Equipment
Required working space shall not be designated for storage. Panelboards and overcurrent protection devices shall not be located in clothes closets ...
2017 FBC - Residential, 6th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.5 Location of Working Spaces and Equipment
E3405.3 General Requirements, Dedicated Panelboard Space
The space equal to the width and depth of the panelboard and extending from the floor to a height of 6 feet (1829 mm) above the panelboard ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.3 Dedicated Panelboard Space
E3405.6 General Requirements, Illumination
Artificial illumination shall be provided for all working spaces for service equipment and panelboards installed indoors and shall not be controlled ...
2014 FBC - Residential, 5th edition > 34 General Requirements > E3405 Equipment Location and Clearances > E3405.6 Illumination
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