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Types of Accessible Under the NEC

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Accessible (as applied to equipment)
. Admitting close
approach; not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other
effective means. (CMP-1)

Accessible (as applied to wiring methods). Capable of being
removed or exposed without damaging the building structure
or finish or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish
of the building. (CMP-1)

Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being
reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without
requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take
actions such as to use tools (other than keys), to climb over or
under, to remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders,
and so forth. (CMP-1)

Informational Note: Use of keys is a common practice under
controlled or supervised conditions and a common alternative
to the ready access requirements under such supervised conditions
as provided elsewhere in the NEC.
 
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