Main panel question, pic included

[David Nasser]

Should the main panel have written next to each breaker the item that it
supports in the house ? This one did not have any description of what each
breaker covered in the house...

[Greg Fretwell]

Yes, at least there should be some kind of directory in there that tells you which breaker does what. It could be a label on each breaker or simply a list on the door.
It is interesting that this panel doesn't seem to have a pocket or label on the door for the directory. My SqD has a pocket with a clear plastic cover and comes with the blank directory card.

[Speedy Petey]

Pockets are typically only found on commercial/industrial panel covers.

For higher end jobs I use a spread sheet program to make directories and I bought those sticky back clear pockets at Staples.




Some yahoo put both the Spanish and English stickers on this panel. There is no room for a directory.
In a case like this I'd use my Brother.....labeler that is.