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Friday, August 12, 2022
Question:
Good Morning CQD,
Is it compliant with the NEC to place a load center in the wall of a stairway? Seems like the working space in front of this equipment would be compromised by the stairs. Does the NEC restrict it?
Mike Wise
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Answer:
Hello Mike,
Great question and one that triggered a revision in the NEC a few cycles back. Section 240.24(F) reads as follows: Overcurrent devices shall not be located over steps of a stairway. In accordance with the exact wording of this rule, the panelboard could be located there, but not the overcurrent devices, thus this installation is restricted. Hope this is useful.