NYC Electrical Code § 700.32

in effect

Section 700.32 Section 700.32 – Revise the first 2 paragraphs in Section 700.32 to read as follows: 700.32 Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices. Overcurrent protective devices shall be coordinated in accordance with (A) or (B). Selective coordination shall be selected by a licensed professional engineer or other qualified person engaged primarily in the design, installation, or maintenance of electrical systems. The selection shall be documented and made available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, and operate the system. (A) New Emergency Systems. Emergency system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply-side overcurrent protective devices. (B) Modifications to Previously Approved Emergency Systems. Emergency system(s) overcurrent devices shall have limited level coordination with all supply-side overcurrent protective devices. Exception to (A) and (B): Selective coordination shall not be required between 2 overcurrent devices located in series if no loads are connected in parallel with the downstream device.

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-232740Fetched: 10/24/2026