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Author Topic: Sam Hunter's Screening Room Sam Hunter Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 779 From: West Monroe, LA, USA Registered: Jan 2002 posted 07-09-2003 11:58 AM                     Whats the difference between a subpanel branching off a main circuit? How could that be a danger as I have seen this type of installation before? My breaker feeding the subpanel is rated at the max current of the feedwire connecting the subpanel to the main panel. All circuits leading to the subpanel are breakered and ran it conduit. Full grounds and nuetrals are being used. I don't see a problem.  |  IP: Logged Jon Miller Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 973 From: San Diego, CA, USA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 07-09-2003 07:45 PM                     Don't worry, Sam. You definitely did your homework, from the look of the installation and the comments you made in your last post . I don't mean to imply you flouted any regulations on the installation of your subpanel; curiousity just got the better of me. FWIW, I checked the Panelboards information (article 384) in the 1996 edition of the National Electrical Code. There's no mention of "prohibited" installation locations per se. As far as subpanels being a source of fire and shock as John Pytlak mentioned, that should never be a problem as long as the subpanel is manufactured, sized, and installed according to code, including installing an outdoor-style panelboard where required. (Please note that my copy of the code is at least two revisions old--the rules may have changed since then. Also, the National Electrical Code may be superseded by more restrictive codes in some cities and towns.) How else would you explain the circuit breaker panels in the hallways or closets of apartment units? Those are essentially subpanels.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 07-10-2003 03:33 AM                  NEC has no restrictions to locating a sub-panel, or Main-panel, in a bedroom.... or even a closet...or anywhere for that matter. It just has to be installed and grounded properly. About THE only thing you can't do is put a gas Water Heater(or any gas appliance) in a bedroom or in a closet off a bedroom...OR have an entrance from a motor-garage directely into a bedroom. >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged

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