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requirement can be eliminated in single story buildings and reduced to
only 12”-18” in multistory buildings.
The space requirements listed above must be increased for special
occupancies such as laboratories, hospitals, kitchens, etc. because of the
much higher “density” of distribution systems in these types of facili-
ties.
ELECTRICAL
Adequate space and access for maintenance of electrical equip-
ment must be provided. While the NFPA 70,
NationalElectricalCode
, sets
strict requirements for service clearances, these service clearances may
be impeded by the installation of HVAC piping, ductwork, and equip-
ment or other space use (including, commonly, storage use by the own-
er). Careful consideration of these clearance requirements by the design
team is a must.