"RBM" wrote in message
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In my basement there is a cold water pipe (copper) that is
approximately 1.5 feet in front of my electrical panel. It seems
awfully close. Does code allow pipes to be ran this close?

Amy

The NEC requires three feet clear working space in front of a panel. An
electrical inspector can make exceptions if there is a hardship, but your
situation sounds like laziness on the part of a plumber


Not enough details to make a statement like that. If, by in front, he means
it runs across the ceiling and the box is a couple of feet below it mounted
to the wall, I don't see any laziness. A better description or photo would
help.