Electrical panel in the bathroom??

[Amlynas]

I was wondering if someone could help me. What is the code for electrical panels in a bathroom. I am looking at finishing my basement (which was partialy finished when I moved in). The problem is the room with the roughed in plumming they created has a door on an outside wall and behind the door is the electrical panel. They must of thought it was OK but I have a concern with water and the panel that close together due to condinsation.

Does anyone know the code, it is only 4" behind the door?
Thx

[neil seidner]

They are not allowed in bathrooms.

26-402(1) "Panelboards shall not be located in...bathrooms...nor in any similar undesirable place"

[neil seidner]

Does anyone know, does a "similar undesirable location" include a washroom?

[frenchelectrican]

bonsoir (hello) there:

in usa it is not allowed in redisental (home) bathroom(s) at all, but few commercal location it do allow it but this is being phased out to safer location

the other location it is not allowed anymore is cloest area too i am not sure what your CEC will allow it or not. but i dont think they will allow it too at all for safety reason too.

merci, marc

( if need more listing what usa will allow or not i can list the rooms )

[Patric]

If the choice is made in favor of the option with a shower cabin, then you can safely install it in one of the corners of the room. Also check out the re-bath reviews. There you can find a shower cubicle for every taste. I think this will be useful for you.