Learn the difference between accessible and readily accessible in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how it affects electrical installations. See examples, code changes, and a quiz question on this topic.
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Learn the difference between accessible and readily accessible in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how it affects electrical installations. See examples, code changes, and a quiz question on this topic.
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OSHA defines "Readily accessible" as capable of being reached quickly without obstacles or ladders. It allows locking electrical panels with keys or combinations, but not multiple locks.
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SITUATION: A person must enter through an opening that is 24" wide by 48" tall to get to where a panelboard is located on the same floor level. No ladder is required and no obstacle has to be moved. NEC 100 defines "accessible, readily" as a location where one need not go OVER obstacles or use a ladder to reach.
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Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building. (CMP-1) Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible).
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Learn the difference between readily accessible and accessible according to the International Residential Code and other sources. See examples of how to inspect crawl spaces, access panels, and obstacles in mobile and site-built homes.
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In the 2014 NEC ®, the definition of readily accessible in Article 100 was revised to make it clear that something is not readily accessible if a tool is needed to gain access to it. There are many types of control panels and switch enclosures that require a tool in order to gain access to the fuses inside.
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The NEC’s definition of readily accessible states: “capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to actions such as to use tools, to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders and so forth.”
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Response: In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.399, Readily accessible is defined as "capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections, without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, chairs, etc."
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Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as to use tools (other than keys), to climb over or under, to remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth.
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