Electrical Panel Location 1985

[rlottig]

I inspected a townhome today that was built in 1985. The electrical panel was in the half bathroom on the first floor. I know they are not allowed in a bathroom now, but was this okay in 1985?

[plummen]

not around here anyway

[Jim Katen]

I inspected a townhome today that was built in 1985. The electrical panel was in the half bathroom on the first floor. I know they are not allowed in a bathroom now, but was this okay in 1985?

It might have been. The earliest prohibition on breakers in bathrooms was in the 1993 NEC. At least, if there was an earlier prohibition, I can't find it. I'm looking at 240.24(e)

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[rlottig]

I can't find anything earlier than that either. Thanks for the response,

[waynesoper]

Did it have a mirror on the front of it? I think there was something in the code about, If you provide a mirror and toothbrush holder on the door of the electrical panel it conforms to code[:-bigeyes

[John Dirks Jr]

At least, you wouldn't expect as much exposure to moisture in a half bath since there's no shower.

[robert1966]

I agree with the 1993 requirements, at least that is all I find. If you find anything different, please post it for us.