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JB in Electrical Vault #102861 02/12/07 10:24 PM

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Is it mandatory to have 1 metre clearance from the front of a JB that is mounted on the ceiling in an electrical room? The JB has 3/0 in and out that are spliced. Is it O.K. to have less than one metre if it is located above the switchgear?

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Re: JB in Electrical Vault #102862 02/12/07 10:41 PM

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Accessibility of Junction Boxes

CEC 12-3014 (2)

A vertical space of 900mm or more shall be required to provide ready access.

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