Framing around electrical service panel

I am working on finishing my basement and have framed the walls including a den. In the den the service panel and sump pump reside. I plan to frame around the pump with an access panel to give room to replace the pump. I also want to cover the service panel while building built-in bookshelves on each side of the service panel. I would like to put a frosted glass interior door (32" x 6'8") to provide access to the service panel. The reason for the door is that the service panel is mounted to a 32" X 76" piece of plywood where the satellite, phone, and ethernet connections are mounted to. Given the door will be positioned much higher than normal, does a top plate for the door need to be there for support of the door? A top plate for the door is not possible because of the wires entering into service panel. I do not want to block that area in case if service is needed. Is it common to cover a service panel in this manner?

 

You don't have to have a top plate. The door frame doesn't have any weight above to support.

Suggestion-
Try to mount the door at the regular height and position. Attach the top of the frame and any other supporting structure with screws that can be removed easily.

Good Luck,
Torch