10/15/2026
🎺 GIMME SOME SPACE! 2023 NEC 110.26 ⚡
Just because an electrical panel or disconnect switch is enclosed doesn’t mean working clearance isn’t required!
The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), Section 110.26(A), establishes minimum working space requirements around electrical equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized.
⚡ Know Your Clearances!
✅ Width: Minimum 30 inches or the width of the equipment, whichever is greater.
✅ Depth: Typically 36 inches for common 120/240V installations, depending on voltage and working conditions.
✅ Height: Minimum 6 feet 6 inches or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater, subject to exceptions.
✅ Access: Equipment doors and hinged panels must open at least 90 degrees.
🚨 Remember: An enclosed disconnect switch may still require working clearance! A cover doesn’t eliminate the need for safe access.
Working clearance isn’t storage space. It’s SAFETY space!
🎶 GIMME SOME SPACE! GIMME SOME ROOM! ONE-TEN-TWENTY-SIX! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! 🎺
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