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Old 5/21/07, 6:28 PM
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Default Max Breaker height.

I need some help with max height of breakers. Is the max. height 6'-7" to center of breaker. I have one that is 7'-0" to center. Any help would be appeciated.
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Default Re: Max Breaker height.

6' 7" to the center of the highest breaker handle.
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Default Re: Max Breaker height.

There are some exceptions to this rule.......but for basic understanding yes..6' 7" is the highest breaker handle height most HI's will be concerned with.



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Default Re: Max Breaker height.

Paul, this was a fourplex with two panels high, meters and gutter in the middle, and tow panels low. One of those exceptions wouldnt be related to that would it?
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Nope



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Thanks everyone
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