What’s Wrong Here? Hint: It's Limbo Time!

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Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn't identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else's work from the safety of your living room or office. It's your turn to identify the violation.

Hint: It's time to limbo.

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 20, 2012

There is no access to the panelboard adjacent to the meters, the access is blocked by the conduit. This is a violation of NEC Article 110.26.

ducks13
on Dec 20, 2012

Beside the numerous violations of 110.26 there are at least 4 conduit shown that are not properly supported per article 358.

nathan
on Jan 11, 2013

more then 3 feet?

Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 20, 2012

What about the 3/4 " copper water line above the panel in the work space?

Anonymous (not verified)
on Dec 21, 2012

In addition to clearance issues, there appears to be unprotected romex wiring coming out of the top of the panel. I'm thinking it was a temporary lighting panel for construction that was never removed.

Chad Baker (not verified)
on Dec 21, 2012

Big clearance problems.Is that a water faucet above the panel? Somebody was short on conduit support.

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