Electrical Service Panel question

[tung tied]

Getting along in the basement (and woodshop) renovation. My GC states there may be a code violation. Is anyone aware of, or can they direct me online to code relating to my attempts to cover an electrical service panel with a cabinet door face? Can I place a standard lower cabinet below the panel, which is more or less eye level.

[sd]

See article 110.26 of the National Electrical Code for working space requirements. The NEC is available for viewing at the NFPA.org website.
http://www.nfpa.org/freecodes/free_a....asp?id=7008SB

[tung tied]

I appreciate the help Steve. Although this fact alters my plans in a big way, it is better to know it sooner than later. Back to the drawing board!

[ragswl4]

Getting along in the basement (and woodshop) renovation. My GC states there may be a code violation. Is anyone aware of, or can they direct me online to code relating to my attempts to cover an electrical service panel with a cabinet door face? Can I place a standard lower cabinet below the panel, which is more or less eye level.

I am facing a similiar (I think) situation in the new house we are building. The main electrical panel will be in the house since we have a detached garage. I really don't want that butt ugly panel on a wall in our house.

Solution: Install as per code without anything covering the panel door. After final inspection I think I can fix it the way I want it to look with no harm, no foul and totally safe. Kinda like hiding the safe behind a hinged picture.

[Uncle Cracker]

I seem to remember that this is a fire hazard issue, as covering the panel with a combustible material can be a hazard. Perhaps a metal-framed mirrored panel would be acceptable??