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You cannot place an electrical panel in any tight space that does not provide for a clear working space. Breaker boxes must have at least 30" wide
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The NEC specifies that electrical panels must have a minimum clearance of 30 inches horizontally and 36 inches in front of the panel. The electrical panel, often called a breaker box, serves as the main distribution center and protective mechanism for a building's entire electrical system. Its proper installation and location are paramount to household safety, determining how easily power can be shut off during an emergency and. A statute from the latest National Electrical Code declares that breakers, electrical boxes, and other related equipment that are important in operating electrical appliances must be installed within an area with sufficient clearance. If it is considered unsafe, is it possible to relocate it to the other side of the wall (inside) and how much would that usually cost? Our home inspector didn't mention it's location as a concern in their report, so maybe it's not a big deal apart from the inconvenience of it being outdoors.
