Spares at Top of Panel [Archive] - InspectionNews

Rich Goeken

02-13-2013, 11:46 AM

Is there any code/restriction preventing the allowance of two blanks at the top of a panel for future Surge Protector, or must you "fill from top" and continue down?

Jim Luttrall

02-13-2013, 12:13 PM

No specification as to placement of breakers within the panel other than to comply with the manufacturers instructions.

Jim Port

02-13-2013, 03:47 PM

The only possible issue is the bus stab rating.

Billy Stephens

02-13-2013, 05:43 PM

The only possible issue is the bus stab rating.

Or open knock outs.

Rich Goeken

02-13-2013, 08:59 PM

Thanks, I thought so..... I never came across any restrictions anywhere, but in talking to a sparky a while back he indicated that they had to start from the top per code. It didn't sound right to me, but I didn't have time to follow up on the comment.

Rollie Meyers

02-17-2013, 08:32 AM

Thanks, I thought so..... I never came across any restrictions anywhere, but in talking to a sparky a while back he indicated that they had to start from the top per code. It didn't sound right to me, but I didn't have time to follow up on the comment.

I assume that was the Urban Legend Code? :D