230.62 Guarding service equipment
What changed in 230.62
The barrier rule for exposed service busbars and terminals moved from 408.3 into new 230.62(C), so it now applies to service equipment in general.
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- The barrier requirement moved from 408.3 into a new subsection, 230.62(C).
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2020 NEC®MovedYou're here
The barrier rule for exposed service busbars and terminals moved from 408.3 into new 230.62(C), so it now applies to service equipment in general.
2023 NEC®Revised
Barriers in service equipment now clearly have to protect workers from hot line-side bus and terminals while the service disconnect is off.
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This section did not change from 2023 to 2026.
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