N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 17 § 720.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 720.6 - Electrical system-all vehicles

(a) Installation. The electrical equipment, connections and wiring shall be securely installed and protected to prevent damage to any part thereof.

(b) Battery. When the battery is mounted outside of the engine compartment, it shall be located in a vented compartment (equipped with drains) which shall retain the battery in case the vehicle is involved in an accident and otherwise rolls over. The battery compartment door or cover shall be secured by an adequate and conveniently operated latch or other type fastener. The cables to the battery shall not be spliced. Battery compartment shall be constructed in a manner that provides easy access to the battery for convenient servicing. The location of the battery compartment shall be lettered on the exterior of the vehicle on or adjacent to such compartment.

(c) Generator or alternator. The generator or alternator shall be of sufficient capacity to adequately supply all electrical equipment and keep the battery or batteries fully charged.

(d) Wiring. All electrical wiring, except in the engine and cowl compartment areas, shall be insulated and protected by covering of fibrous loom tube or equivalent located to protect it from external damage and to minimize any dangers from short circuits and exposure to the elements. Wrapped covering shall not be utilized.

(1) Wires shall be fastened securely and all joints shall be soldered or joined by equally effective connectors.

(2) All wiring shall conform to the current SAE Standard J1292.

(3) All circuits shall be such as to provide bulb design voltage at the bulb terminals.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 17 § 720.6