September 27, 2008
Working Clearance in front of Mechanical Equipment. M1305.1
Code says: “A level working space at least 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide (762 mm by 762 mm) shall be Provided in front of the control side to service an appliance.”
In the picture below, there is no control side near where the fence is. This probably doesn’t violate the code, but I asked the builder to move it at least a foot off the fence. This is kinda one of those judgement calls.
Mechanical Equipment Working Clearance
This really isn’t the best picture for this code reference.
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10:41 am
Manufacturer requirements will state allowable clearances from all four sides of compressor and I don’t believe this one meets manufacturer clearance requirements.Regardless of servicability issues,this installation is incorrect in my opinion.