Nov 19, 2025
As far as the code is concerned would it be legal to install an electric service panel in a stairwell? This came up today during one of our lunch break discussions. Thanks Scott
Feb 10, 2026
For planning purposes. My 50+ year old 200 A service panel needs replacement. It''s on an outside wall near the meter, over stairs to the basement. When standing on the most suitable
Jan 25, 2026
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Jun 07, 2026
I think your starting point will be to go to the stairwell, look up and see where the box is there. That will tell you the effect of losing it or reducing its size.
Nov 06, 2025
While not specifically excluded by the National Electrical Code (NEC), there are two code standards that a panel must comply with to be located under a stair: 1) The under-stair space is
Jan 17, 2026
In this setup, a single lamp is controlled by two switches located at different positions. This allows the user to operate the load from separate
Nov 22, 2025
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,
Apr 01, 2026
• What is the maximum gap allowed between the front of a recessed electric panel box and the wall surface surrounding it? • What are the
Jan 22, 2026
Hi, I''m thinking of adding under stairs drawers, but I need access to the fuse box and meters which are right in the middle of the wall. Any ideas?
Jul 22, 2025
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Nov 03, 2025
Electrical Room under stair landing. Electrical Room under stair landing. I had this situation come up in a school renovation several years ago. The school was originally constructed in
May 15, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Aug 29, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025
Do these panelboards only serve stair related loads? There are a couple of requirements from NFPA 101 and the 2020 NEC that prohibit installing conduit or wiring not required for the stairs
Jan 06, 2026
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Oct 26, 2025
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Jun 23, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
I have a renovation on an existing 3 story, type 3B construction, R-2 six unit apartment building. The owner wants to put electrical panels in the rated stairwell. Can not find anything in NEC
Jan 31, 2026
My consumer unit and meter are currently located under the stairs, right in the middle of my semi-detached house. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to run new cables from here.
Dec 09, 2025
It seems like the working space in front of this equipment would be compromised by the stairs. Panelboards contain circuit breakers that are
Jun 26, 2026
Panel boards allowed under stairs? Reaching out to the electron nation for your opinions. I''m having an argument with an inspector about installing panel boards in a space beneath stairs in a commercial
Nov 26, 2025
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Jan 05, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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