Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.

Don't let adequate working space be the final frontier at your facility. For the safe operation and maintenance of equipment, access to and egress from working space must exist around all …

Sep 21, 2021 · The National Electrical Code® (NEC)® Section 110.26 requires adequate working space for all electrical equipment. NEC Section 110.26 (A) requires a clear space at least 30 …

A visual guide to NEC 110.26 working space requirements. Understand the required depth, width, and height clearances for panels, switchgear, and transformers.

This approach was initially accepted for the 2017 NEC, but was subsequently lost after being relocated from CMP 17 in Art. 424 to CMP 1 in Art. 110. This wording also addresses the fact …

Oct 15, 2025 · Electrical panel clearance code NEC 110.26 explained—depth, width, and height spacing to keep panels safe, compliant, and inspection-ready.

NEC Table 110.26 (A) (1) provides the minimum required work space depth for electrical equipment rated 0-1000 volts (to ground) that is likely to be examined or worked on while …

Oct 13, 2023 · In the 2020 NEC, the introductory text in 110.26 consisted of the following: “Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electrical equipment to permit …

ISEP meets the industry’s need for a resource that contains the solar energy-related provisions from the 2021 International Codes and NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®), 2020, …

Dec 9, 2024 · In order to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, 110.26 requires that adequate working space and dedicated equipment space be provided …