Originally Posted by
Richard Roshak
Is there not a code that prohibits this type of installation? Yes, that shut off valve has previously leaked directly onto the panel.
Rich
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Richard,
If you can document this area as being considered a wet location due to a previous event
NEC 312.2A would require the enclosure to be rated as water tight.
or
IRC. 2003 E3304.8
Energized parts guarded against accidental contact. Approved enclosures shall guard energized parts that are operating at 50 volts or more against accidental contact.
( If it is likely to get wet again and someone touches the energized dead front it would be considered accidental contact. )
If I were trying to stretch a code around Stupid.
But
I think I would write it as a
Safety Hazard ( Location has a history of water being directly discharged onto the Electrical Panel. ) bla. bla. relocate ----.
