On Sun, 1 Mar 2009 11:15:36 -0500, "Len56" wrote:

I am trying to find if it is permissible to locate new electric panels in a
kitchen. I read somewhere that they cannot be located in a bathroom or a
kitchen.

However, I can read the 2008 National Electrical Code online (through the
http://HowToWireAHouse.com website), and I can only find where it says that
the new panel cannot be located in a bathroom. I don't see anything
regarding kitchens.

Can anyone point me to where it says in the 2008 NEC (if it does) that new
electric panels cannot be located in a kitchen?

The reason that I am asking is that I am planning to have a lot of work done
in a 3-family property that I own, and I am thinking of having new electric
services put in for all 3 units. If I do that, it will be done by an
electrician with a permit and inspection etc. But, in planning for where I
would want to locate the new electric panels, it would help if I knew
whether they could be placed in the kitchens of each of the 3 units. In the
end, I know I'll have to ask the electrician who ends up doing the work, but
before dragging any electricans out to the property to look at the job, I'd
rather get some info on my own.

I don't do electrical work anymore so I don't really keep up with the
code, but everything I ever read said the panel should be located
"near" the kitchen as the kitchen has the most electrical.