NEC Dedicated Space
NEC Dedicated Space
(OP)
I am wondering what does NEC 110.26(E) imply. Does it mean that all electrical equipment should have a space of 6 feet at the top? 6 feet appears to be too much.
I am trying to put a 5 feet tall panelboard in a 10 feet high room. is it possible?
I am trying to put a 5 feet tall panelboard in a 10 feet high room. is it possible?






RE: NEC Dedicated Space
Per the 2011 NEC:
110.26(A)(3) is referring to the required headroom within the working space. It just means you can't put a panelboard in a crawl space. Within the required working space in front (and perhaps behind) the equipment, the headroom must be at least 6.5 feet.
110.26(E) covers the dedicated electrical space above the equipment. This is something different. It has to be 6 feet above the equipment or to the structural ceiling, whichever is lower.
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
RE: NEC Dedicated Space
RE: NEC Dedicated Space
Does this mean that the distance between the top of panelboard and tructural ceiling can be less than 6 feet?
RE: NEC Dedicated Space
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
RE: NEC Dedicated Space
NEC-2011 110.26(E)(1) allows less distance than 6 ft if the structural ceiling is less than 6 ft from the top of the equipment.