Service Panel near sink?

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Originally Posted By: bsmith
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Aside from the obvious clearance issue, is it ok for the panel to be right next to the laundry sink? I couldn't find any info on a panel adjacent to a water source but it just doesn't seem right.

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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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Their are no NEC rules regarding panels and sinks.


The only NEC issue I see with a quick look is what you already know, the clearance around the panel.

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Originally Posted By: ecox1
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This could be a safety hazard so I’ll note it in the report.

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Originally Posted By: bsmith
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Thanks gentlemen.

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Originally Posted By: pabernathy
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Bill,


One of the things to observe here is if the plumbing and so on runs above the actual panel itself creating a possible drip issue on the electrical equipment. I will assume you already checked that out but Bob is right in that most code issues do not directly effect this type of issue.

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Originally Posted By: bsmith
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Both sets of pipes in the photo did not pass over the panel. I accept that there is no code issue here but it still doesn’t seem right. eusa_think.gif

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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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i know that an outlet within 6’ of a water supply needs to be GFCI, but that panel should not get anything plugged into it, so i guess it’d be the same as if an outside sill c*#k was under a panel or meter. i’d note the caution, but have no clue as to a code.

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Originally Posted By: ahalstead
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Just as a quick aside … and something a bit funny… my sister recently purchased a house with the electrical service panel along the back wall of the tub! You could take a shower and flip a circuit breaker … if you dared!.


the service was corrected prior to her purchasing the home.

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Originally Posted By: bbadger
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Jay Moge wrote:
i know that an outlet within 6' of a water supply needs to be GFCI, but that panel should not get anything plugged into it, so i guess it'd be the same as if an outside sill <b>c*#k</b> was under a panel or meter. i'd note the caution, but have no clue as to a code.


IMO you nailed it.

GFCI protection is required for receptacles not hardwired equipment.

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