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| Posted: Patrick Hartshorn @ Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:50 am |
Ok, does anyone know where I can find a definition of the rules for electrical panels (breaker box), presently I was taught that the panel needs to be "visible and accessible with 3 feet in front and across the face"? I never did get an answer if that 3 feet across the face means 1.5 feet each side or 3 feet each side? 6 feet seems excessive, I have been using the 1.5 foot theory!
My two questions are;
1. - A shallow cabinet constructed over the electrical panel to "pretty" it up? Opening the panel exposes the entire box and even makes it possible to remove the panel cover, but it is not "visible and accessible" unless you know it is behind there? Is this considered an acceptable practice?
2. - Painting the panel to match the wall, effectively "camouflaging" it? The panel is still somewhat visible when standing there but from a distance it is hard to pick out? Is this considered an acceptable practice?
Thanks for any help.
Pat.
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