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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

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Re: CQD answer published Monday, February 27, 2017 -Panelboard in closet in bathroom

1. Charlie. I respectfully disagree with your answer regarding the breaker panel located within a closet, with proper 110.26 clearances, located in a bathroom. If the panel is in a closet, how can it be considered to be in the bathroom also? A barrier is a barrier. Tom Ekstrom

2. Well, I think you failed to read the letter and inserted your own predetermined concepts. Jake didn't state this was residential and he didn't state this was a clothing closet. Many electrical closets are accessed via restrooms in high rise buildings. They are not in the restroom but are adjacent rooms dedicated to electrical equipment. If the adequate working room is there and as the room is not a bathroom anymore than the hallway adjacent to the bathroom is what are the restrictions?  If we fail to understand the question, how can we provide correct responses? Cordially, Bill Nolte, C.S.H.O.

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Answer:

Hey Tom and Bill thanks for your comments. You both have valid points and it's OK to disagree, the final decision will be up to the AHJ - when they look at the actual installation. The answer stated that overcurrent devices are not allowed to be located in clothes closets as stated in 240.24(D). If it not a clothes closet, and if there is no easily ignitable material, then the rule does not apply. If it is not a dwelling unit, dormitory, guest room or guest suite or in an adjacent room then overcurrent devices are also not prohibited. If it is a dwelling unit and it is a clothes closet with a typical closet door, I'm sticking with the initial answer that the closet is still in the bathroom, but that also is up to the AHJ.

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