Nema 3r if exposed to weather.
Electrical panel box in closet.
Nec 240 24d overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitable materials such as a clothes closet.
If clearance was kept i don t see a major issue as pictured.
These codes cover the installation and placement of residential circuit breaker boxes including main service panels and subpanels.
However there are a few issues to consider a bout the language of this code and how it applies to your specific situation.
According to the national code with relation to electrical panels in closets.
If it is on the long wall of the closet all you need is a free 36 of space in front of it 30 in chicago no clothes in the closet for both scenarios.
Rmeier2 robert meier april 16 2018 8 58pm 5.
The wording is vague as it does not absolutely prohibit a panel in a closet more like just around easily ignited materials.
According to section 240 24 d of the national electrical code nec which says overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitable material such as in clothes closets you are not permitted to do this.
The short safest and most efficient answer to this question is yes.
Panels are located in utility closets and approved all the time with proper clearances.
This section does not differentiate between one type of clothes closet or another.