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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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. (CMP-1)
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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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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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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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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, readily achievable means "easily accomplishable without much difficulty or expense." The standard for what is "readily achievable" varies from business to business based on size and resources. Determining whether an accommodation is "readily achievable" depends on several factors, according to the ADA:
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Learn the meaning of readily accessible in American English with example sentences from various sources. Find out how to use this phrase to describe something that is easy to reach or get into.
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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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