Electrical – Electric panel distance from windows and/or gas service entry

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I can't find anything specific anywhere else, but what is the minimum distance a main electrical panel can be from a window when the panel is mounted on the outside of the house?

Additionally, is there any reg concerning the panel's horizontal distance from a gas meter on the same exterior wall?

I understand there are regs on "working space", but if these things (main panel, gas, A/C condenser, etc) exist on the same contiguous wall… are there any CODE restrictions on distance from EACH OTHER. Can the working space more-or-less overlap?

If so, what are the relevant sources/code references?

Best Answer

See page 17 of this .pdf from one of the most respected authorities on the NEC: http://www.mikeholt.com/instructor2/img/product/pdf/11NEC101-1076-sample.pdf

I know links are frowned upon here, but Mr. Holt tends to keep pages available for many years.

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