Code Q&A: Readily Accessible

    July 19, 2017
    Code Q&A: Readily Accessible

    Q. What does the NEC mean by “Readily Accessible”?

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    Underlined text indicates a change in the rules for the 2017 NEC.

    A. This definition can be found in Art. 100. “Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as the use tools (other than keys), to climb over or under, to remove obstacles, or resort to portable ladders, and so forth.”

    Note: Use of keys is a common practice under controlled or supervised conditions.

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    Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.

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