Existing warehouse. 2000A service feeding busduct hung off of outside wall. Busduct is 12 feet above floor. All connections from disconnects go up. Owner wants to put workbenches and tool storage cabinets no taller than six feet, below bus, along the wall.

Electrician says no, need to maintain working clearance. I thought the only requirements were 36 inches in front of, six feet or hard ceiling above, and four feet below bottom of disconnect.

Am I completely off base?

Thanks