110.26 Working space
What changed in 110.26
Housekeeping pads, the 1,200-amp trigger, blocked exit paths and automatic lighting are all addressed more clearly.
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- Support structures like concrete housekeeping pads now share the 6-inch allowance to extend past the equipment front.
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2020 NEC®RevisedYou're here
Housekeeping pads, the 1,200-amp trigger, blocked exit paths and automatic lighting are all addressed more clearly.
2023 NEC®Revised
Exit path blockage and limited access were clarified, the working space floor must be as level as practical, and service equipment needs dedicated space.
Open the 2023 page →2026 NEC®Revised
Exit path blockage is clearer, exposed versus enclosed live parts are addressed better, and DC voltages were added.
Open the 2026 page →More 2020 changes in Article 110
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