fqp25 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 So, I know this doesn't qualify for a working space, but how close can a panel be to a kitchen sink? Image Insert: 83.28 KB Image Insert: 87.02 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Is that a mobil home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Nope... 60 year old house. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Man, I bet Sparky just loves working on that panel[:-crazy] Tom Anyone ever see a GFCI Main? hee, hee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I found something similar a couple of years ago and called the electrical inspection peeps. They said--and I realize they are oftentimes wrong--that there was nothing in the NEC that prohibited a panel near a sink. Maybe the folks in charge should back off AFCIs and concentrate on stuff like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I think that the only possible argument that might hold water is that this could be construed to be considered a "wet" location and anly type 3 and type 3R panels are approved for installation in a "wet" location. The panel is obviously not original to the home. If you can prove that it's post-1993, you have a case for moving it because since 1993 the working space must go all the way to the floor in front of the panel. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Food for though. If there is a water heater in front of a panel before 1993 and later it was replaced. Should it been moved from being in front of the panel? Image Insert: 89.89 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fqp25 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Originally posted by Tom Raymond Man, I bet Sparky just loves working on that panel[:-crazy] Try leaning over to take off the cover. Talk about back spasms... Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Have you guys' ever considered a picture of the year award. I nominate Phillip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieb Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Originally posted by gtblum Have you guys' ever considered a picture of the year award. I nominate Phillip. Guys, Come on down south. This kind of stuff is common. OK OK they are all compiled in one area in phillips photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Have you guys' ever considered a picture of the year award. I nominate Phillip. Why, what's wrong.......[:-magnify..........[:-slaphap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Here is a wider shot. Image Insert: 67.72 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy_Bob Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Originally posted by Bain I found something similar a couple of years ago and called the electrical inspection peeps. They said--and I realize they are oftentimes wrong--that there was nothing in the NEC that prohibited a panel near a sink. That's was I was thinking (although I may be wrong). Most of the code stuff I've read about kitchen sinks is having outlets on both sides of a sink so you will not be draping a cord over the sink. And GFI of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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