I was wondering if anyone knew the regulations concerning fuse boxes in bathrooms? My edwardian house has mains electric supply through the smallest bedroom upstairs which I have turned in to a bathroom. Do I need to get it moved or can I seal it off?
Advice would be much appreciated.
NEC 2005, Article 230.70(A)(2). Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms.
ARTICLE 240 - Overcurrent Protection
240.24 Location in or on Premises.
(E) Not Located in Bathrooms
Definition of bathroom : any area including a basin with one or more of the following, toilet, a tub, or a shower.
WEather you can leave as is or not depends on a few things such as a repair or a total remodel etc....
What did your inspector say???
However as OSC said, this is not a good idea,,,, just common sense
Not trying to come down hard on you by the way, but I got a feeling you already know the answer.
Regards,
may have to check with the inspector for " grandfather " clause to invoke the sisuation you have.
normally anytime any remodeling going on the home and expect to factor in with the exsting breaker/fuse box have to reloacted to other area.
not only it will meet the NEC codes but also the POCO with thier service system [ over the years they change the code along the way ]
Merci, Marc
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