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bonzai95
Dec 27, 2007, 08:09 PM
I'm building a new house, and just finished with the electrical inspection.

Today, I get to the site, and the HVAC people have run ductwork right next the panels in the basement.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc291/bonzai95/Panel1.jpg

The panel on the right is the main panel, the one on the left is a 60 AMP sub panel.

The clear space rules for panels (as I remember them anyway) say a width of 30 inches and a minimum height of 78 inches. It doesn't say anything about whether that is centered on the panels or what.

Does it look like this will still pass or do I need to get the HVAC stuff moved?

John

tkrussell
Dec 28, 2007, 06:11 AM
No, the 30 " dedicated space does not need to be centered on a panel, it can start from the edge of the panel.

So you should be OK.

bonzai95
Dec 28, 2007, 07:57 AM
YAY!


Thanks!

John