SafetyQuestion 437 of 521
The 'dedicated equipment space' above an indoor panelboard or switchboard:
a.Extends only 6 inches above the equipment
b.Extends only 1 foot above the equipment
c.Extends only 3 feet above the equipment
d.Extends from the top of the equipment to 6 feet above it (or to a structural ceiling), and must be kept clear of foreign piping and ducts
Explanation
The dedicated space extends from the top of the equipment upward 6 feet or to a structural ceiling, whichever is lower, and no foreign systems (piping, ducts) may occupy it. The 6-inch, 1-foot, and 3-foot answers understate the code-required dedicated space above electrical equipment.
Law Reference: 2023 NEC §110.26Practice all 521 questions free — no signup required.
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