Exits required near electrical switch gear?
Exits required near electrical switch gear?
(OP)
I am designing 30 ft by 90ft prefab electical building with 4 switchgear line ups and a battery room. I was told that behind my switchgear a person can only go so far before they must be able to exit the building or make a turn out of the path of an arc flash. I was unable to find anything in the NEC but is there a limit to the distance a person must travel before makeing a turn. I am trying to figure out how many doors are needed. Right now one at each end is planned. Thanks






RE: Exits required near electrical switch gear?
I don't know about IBC/UBC/NFPA requirements, but Article 110 covers the NEC requirements.
RE: Exits required near electrical switch gear?
Don Phillips
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