ᐅ Blocking access to utility connections or the electrical panel?

In our utility room, next to the heating system, we have our main connections, fuse box, inverter, etc., arranged in an area of about 3 x 1.5 meters (10 x 5 feet). We would really like to install a kitchen unit with base cabinets there to gain additional storage space.

However, I keep wondering whether it’s a good idea to permanently block access to this area or if it would be better to have a solution that allows quick removal, for example, drawers that can be easily taken out.

What do you think? Do you perhaps have good ideas for solutions that allow quick access?

At the moment, I’m trying to design the base cabinets in a way that after removing drawers or shelves, there is reasonably free access to the connections. I would also leave the countertop about 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) away from the wall.

Fully mobile cabinets on casters, like workshop trolleys, seem somewhat excessive to me, but in case of damage or maintenance, they would probably be very useful.

I wouldn’t install anything permanently in front of the fuse box. You may need to access it occasionally if a fuse blows or if you want to remove one. I’m less concerned about the utility connections, as you usually need to access those less often.
Edit: Of course, you shouldn’t block the water meter at the utility connections since you’ll need to be able to read it.

Normally, a clearance of 1.2m (4 feet) in front of the electrical distribution board should be maintained. This requirement is often found in the technical connection conditions (TABs) provided by energy suppliers. Personally, I find a built-in distribution board less than ideal in case of an emergency.

The water meter should also remain easily accessible for reading.

I recall that inverters and electrical panels must be kept at least 2 m (6.5 feet) away from combustible materials.

I plan to have shelves/cabinets on casters placed in front of such installations.

The meters are replaced every few years, so there is an opportunity every few years for someone to complain about inappropriate installations.

Roles, and done.