Section 110.26. Spaces About Electrical Equipment. {Introductory paragraph as in NEC}

(A) - (D) {As in NEC}

(E) Dedicated Equipment Space.

{Introductory paragraph as in NEC}

Exception : {As in NEC}

(1) Indoor.

For indoor installations, the dedicated space must comply with the following.

(a) Dedicated Electrical Space.

Space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from the floor to a structural ceiling, plus the working space required by § 110.26(A)(1) of this Code, must be dedicated to the electrical installation. No piping, ducts, or equipment foreign to the electrical installation may be located in this space.

Exception: Suspended ceilings with removable panels are permitted within the dedicated electrical space.

(b) Foreign Systems.

The dedicated space required by subparagraph (a) must be kept clear of foreign systems unless protection is provided to avoid damage from condensation, leaks, or breaks in the foreign systems. This protection must be approved by the Building Official and signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer licensed to do business in the State.

(2) Outdoor. {As in NEC}

(F) Locked Electrical Equipment Rooms or Enclosures. {As in NEC}