I am planning to move my existing interior breaker box from its current location inside the house to a spot underneath the house. My house is located in Texas and built above the ground approx. 4 feet. It is proceted from the weather, but I need to know if there is anything else I have to do.
thanks
russellcooper
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I believe that "code" in almost all 50 states prohibit the box to be located in a non living space.....
Code Update:
Basic rules require headroom at working spaces near service equipment, switchboards, panelboards, or motor control centers to be not less than 6¬Ω ft.
However, in existing dwelling units, service equipment or panelboards rated at not over 200 amperes are allowed in spaces where the headroom is less than 6¬Ω ft.
Note: This rule that was really added to the code to address so-called "pre fabricated homes" now called "manufactured homes" and the lack of space for the service equipment.
Additional comments encouraged.
