Restricted Locations - 2.9.2.5 (c)
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:21 pm
Hi,
I have a question about 2.9.2.5 (c). - Restricted Locations of Switchboards (Cupboards). - When does a cupboard turn into a room? Is there a definition of the dimensions that equate to what a Cupboard is? I have a customer who is building a new house that wants his Main SwitchBoard in a Room, that some may define as a cupboard. The room will also house other Utilities like Heating Manifolds and A/V system hardware etc. The room / cupboard is big enough that there will be unimpeded space greater that 600mm around the Switch Board etc. It ticks all the boxes for 2.9.2.1 and 2.9.2.2. However, some people / inspectors may define it as a cupboard and therefore fail it when I come to liven the Installation. I just want to cover my ass, or have a rebuttal should the Inspector fail it
Thanks
EDIT - I’m guessing 2.9.2.5(c) is more referring to built-in cupboards like Kitchen cabinetry etc. where items will be stacked up in front of the switchboard, like dishes and linen??
I have a question about 2.9.2.5 (c). - Restricted Locations of Switchboards (Cupboards). - When does a cupboard turn into a room? Is there a definition of the dimensions that equate to what a Cupboard is? I have a customer who is building a new house that wants his Main SwitchBoard in a Room, that some may define as a cupboard. The room will also house other Utilities like Heating Manifolds and A/V system hardware etc. The room / cupboard is big enough that there will be unimpeded space greater that 600mm around the Switch Board etc. It ticks all the boxes for 2.9.2.1 and 2.9.2.2. However, some people / inspectors may define it as a cupboard and therefore fail it when I come to liven the Installation. I just want to cover my ass, or have a rebuttal should the Inspector fail it
Thanks
EDIT - I’m guessing 2.9.2.5(c) is more referring to built-in cupboards like Kitchen cabinetry etc. where items will be stacked up in front of the switchboard, like dishes and linen??