ICC Residential Electrical Inspectors Practice Exam

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In which location should panel-boards and over-current protection devices not be installed?

Bathrooms
Kitchen cabinets
Clothes closets
Basements

The correct answer is: Clothes closets

Panel-boards and over-current protection devices should not be installed in clothes closets due to safety concerns. Clothes closets are typically small spaces filled with flammable materials such as clothing, which poses a significant fire hazard. The National Electrical Code (NEC) and other building codes emphasize keeping electrical equipment, especially heat-generating devices like panel-boards, away from areas where combustible materials are stored. This ensures that in the event of a malfunction or fire, the risk of ignition is minimized and the safety of the occupants is prioritized. The design and placement of electrical panels are essential to maintaining both accessibility for maintenance and protection against potential fire hazards associated with nearby materials. While bathrooms, kitchen cabinets, and basements also have regulations regarding electrical installations, they do not present the same level of direct fire risks as a clothes closet filled with textiles.