NYC Electrical Code § 408.61
NYC Electrical Code § 408.61
in effectSection 408.61
Section 408.61 – Add a new Section 408.61 to Part IV to read as follows:
408.61 Barriers in Switchboards and Switchgear Rated Over 150 Volts to Ground. Barriers fabricated from materials identified for the use shall be placed between adjacent sections of the switchboard and between the switchboard and its pull box, whether located at the top or bottom of the equipment. All openings in the barriers for busbars and cables shall be as small as practicable.
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/0-0-0-232350Fetched: 10/24/2026
