It's acceptable as long as the landing meets the code requirement for a safe access area in front of the panel: 2'-6” wide by 3'-0” deep level floor below it, and 6'-6” high clear above floor in front of it [NEC 110. The panel is not required to be centered in the 2'-6” width, but. Is it NEC- compliant to place a load center in the wall of a stairway? It seems like the working space in front of this equipment would be compromised by the stairs. Panelboards contain circuit breakers that are overcurrent devices. (2) Trim shall not reduce the required width by more than 3 1/2 inches. (Title. The NEC does not allow an electrical panel on a stairway, but what about a stairway landing, if the clearance requirements are meet? Again code references would be appreciated! Thanks, The NEC does not allow an electrical panel on a stairway, but what about a stairway landing, if the clearance. 022 California Residential Code Stairway & Landin ys and landings are required to be a minimum of 36” in width. Plans submitted after Jan 1, 2026 will be reviewed under the 2025.
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