11/17/2025
NEC 110.26(E) Dedicated Electrical Equipment Space. Service equipment, switchboards, and enclosed panelboards must have dedicated electrical equipment space and be protected from damage.
(1) Indoors. Service equipment, switchboards, and panelboard enclosures indoors must comply with the following:
(a) Equipment Space. The footprint space width and depth of the equipment of the dedicated electrical space extending from the floor to a height of 6 ft above the equipment or to the structural ceiling whichever is lower must be dedicated for the electrical installation.
No piping, ducts, or other equipment foreign to the electrical system can be installed in this dedicated electrical equipment space.
(b) Foreign Systems. Foreign systems can be located above the dedicated equipment space if protection is provided to prevent damage to the electrical equipment from condensation, leaks, or breaks in the foreign systems.
(c) Sprinkler Protection. Sprinkler protection is permitted for the dedicated equipment space, but sprinkler piping is not permitted within the dedicated space.
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