Published: 23 June 2009
Category: Q&A
Our Voltimum Experts answer your questions on a daily basis in our Technical Expertise area. This one, concerning switch gear/service point spacing, is answered by ABB:
Question: Is there a regulation which specifies the distance around, and in front of, switch gear/service points that satisfies Regulation 15 of the Electricity at Work Act?
Answer: IEC 60947 will confirm distances requirements as a rule. As to ABB switches, they can be mounted next to each other - and depth is not a problem because of the handle adding to the overall depth.
Please note, though, that IEC 60439 has just changed to IEC 61439. For more information on this, please see the Technical Expertise area in Voltimum UK.
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