Is it against code in Texas to have your electric panel inside a bedroom closet in Texas? We are told it has been "grandfathered", but it looks new. Anyone know the electric codes in Texas?
2007-05-22 02:33:44 · 5 answers · asked by orkneylove1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not sure if this helps, but you can always call an electrical contractor and tell them your story.
http://www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/eleclaw.htm
Logically, the person who said it was "grandfathered" could probably answer this question. Further, just because something is "grandfathered" doesn't mean that it is old. If the code changed just last year, and your apartment is only 2 years old, your place can look fairly new and still be "grandfathered" in.
2007-05-22 02:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I own 11 house in the Dallas area. All of them have the panels in the closet. Don't know what the new code may be.
2007-05-22 09:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is existing it is legal but if it is new construction it is a code violation.
Check out the National Electrical Code Article 110.26. It refers to working clearances on electrical items that require servicing or inspection.
2007-05-22 10:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Crowdpleaser 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is an NFPA 70 (NEC) code violation to have circuit breakers installed in the vicinity of easily ignitable materials (clothes).
2007-05-22 18:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not allowed anymore
former owner may of put it in without permit
upto the building inspector to tell you if allowed or needs changing
keep any cloths or combustibles 3' away would be best.
2007-05-22 14:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by vincent s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋