The main distribution box shall be located in the area close to the power supply; the distribution box shall be installed in the area with relatively concentrated electrical equipment or load; the distance between the distribution box and the switch box shall not exceed. The main distribution box shall be located in the area close to the power supply; the distribution box shall be installed in the area with relatively concentrated electrical equipment or load; the distance between the distribution box and the switch box shall not exceed. Ensuring proper switchboard clearances is crucial for maintaining safety and functionality in electrical installations. Switchboards must be located and installed with adequate space, ventilation, and accessibility to prevent overheating, facilitate easy maintenance, and ensure safe emergency. A distribution box is the heart of any electrical system. It takes the incoming power and safely distributes it to different circuits throughout your building. However, the key to. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) and BS 7671 (British Standard for Electrical Installations) both provide essential requirements for electrical installations, including those for fuse boards like garage unit, consumer unit and distribution board. Generally, distribution boxes can be divided into three levels of secondary protection, that is, three levels of distribution boxes: general. Personally I have never seen a box under and panel, remote or main distribution panel? Rules, Robert? It is just a pull box. They would have done better to use an LB or a gutter. I dont know the size of the wire from my phone. Approved Document M of the Building Regulations states that consumer units/fuseboxes should be mounted so that the switches are 1350-1450mm above floor level.