N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-23.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 12:185-23.3 - Switchboards

(a) Switchboards shall:

1. Have ample working area in back of them and all areas around the switchboard shall be kept free of rubbish and stored material.

2. Have an entrance at each end to permit inspection, adjustment or repairs to be made back of the switchboard.

3. Be adequately lighted.

4. Have control readily accessible for emergency shutdown.

5. Have disconnecting switch on incoming circuit at or near entrance to rear.

6. Have entrance to rear guarded against unauthorized entrance.

7. Be effectively grounded electrically if constructed of metal.

(b) Vertical clearance in the back of the switchboard shall be at least seven feet above the floor.

(c) Floor mats or platforms of insulating material shall be provided in front and back of every switchboard.

(d) Sufficient ventilation shall be provided at switchboards or switch panels to prevent overheating of electrical equipment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-23.3

Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b).
Recodified 23.3.1 through 23.3.4 as (a) through (d) and 23.3.1a through 23.3.1g as (a)1 through (a)7.