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Not an electrician question / circuit breaker panel door
- Thread starter cda
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chris kennedy
Sawhorse
No, just dead front.
2014NEC 408.38
Panelboards shall be.....dead-front.
2014NEC 408.38
Panelboards shall be.....dead-front.
Ok al gore is my friend::
panel door gives you access to the circuit breaker switches, but that's all. And that's as far as most homeowners need to go. However, to get inside the panel to install or replace a circuit breaker you have to remove the protective cover around the breaker switches, known as the dead front cover. The dead front cover is typically held in place with a screw in each corner. Removing the cover provides access to all components of the panel. Some panels have a separate door and cover; others have a door and cover as parts of the same unit.
https://www.thespruce.com/inside-electrical-service-panel-load-center-1824663
Still surprised a door is not required??
panel door gives you access to the circuit breaker switches, but that's all. And that's as far as most homeowners need to go. However, to get inside the panel to install or replace a circuit breaker you have to remove the protective cover around the breaker switches, known as the dead front cover. The dead front cover is typically held in place with a screw in each corner. Removing the cover provides access to all components of the panel. Some panels have a separate door and cover; others have a door and cover as parts of the same unit.
https://www.thespruce.com/inside-electrical-service-panel-load-center-1824663
Still surprised a door is not required??
steveray
SAWHORSE
If the panelboard is listed with a cover, then it should probably be there...Otherwise it would be modifying a listed assembly...
Builder Bob
Sawhorse
The only time the door cover may be required is if the NEMA rating for the panelboard requires it - for example 3R rating.
Builder Bob
Sawhorse
ADAguy
Registered User
You don't want your wires and connectors ever exposed to accidental touching.
Is that your concern?
Or accidental or purposeful tripping of the breakers.
Is that your concern?
Or accidental or purposeful tripping of the breakers.
No thought one reason the door was there, because when the panel blows up, the door would help contain the electrical event.
Builder Bob
Sawhorse
Steveray has the correct answer By the way - look back a few posts....