N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 110.34: Section 110.34

Section 110.34(A) – Revise Section 110.34(A) to read as follows:

(A) Working Space. Except as elsewhere required or permitted in this Code, equipment likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall have clear working space in the direction of access to live parts of the electrical equipment and shall be not less than specified in Table 110.34(A). Distances shall be measured from the live parts, if such are exposed, or from the enclosure front or opening if such are enclosed.

Exception: Working space shall not be required in back of equipment such as switchgear or control assemblies where there are no renewable or adjustable parts (such as fuses or switches) on the back and where all connections are accessible from locations other than the back. Where rear access is required to work on nonelectrical parts on the back of enclosed equipment, a minimum working space of 36 in. (900 mm) horizontally shall be provided.

Informational Note: For Service Rooms or areas with equipment totaling 1,000 kVA or larger, see 230.64 for minimum clearance requirements.