N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 230.46: Section 230.46

Section 230.46 – Revise Section 230.46 to read as follows:

230.46 Spliced and Tapped Conductors. Service entrance conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped in accordance with 300.5(E), 300.13, 300.15, and 230.46(A) through 230.46(C). Power distribution blocks, pressure connectors, and devices for splices and taps shall be listed. Power distribution blocks installed on service conductors shall be marked “suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment” or equivalent.

Pressure connectors and devices for splices and taps installed on service conductors shall be marked “suitable for use on the line side of the service equipment” or equivalent.

(A) Spliced or tapped service-entrance conductors in the form of multi-section service busway, fabricated and installed in accordance with 368.119, shall be permitted.

(B) Service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped at the following locations when using listed terminals and are installed in accordance with applicable equipment standards and 110.2 within a:

(1) Service end box.

(2) Copper detail tap box.

(3) Utility metering enclosure.

(4) Service disconnect enclosure.

(5) Service panelboard.

(6) Service switchboard or service switchgear.

(7) Service busway fabricated and installed in accordance with 368.119.

(8) Power Distribution Block

(C) Spliced or tapped service conductors not installed in accordance with A or B shall utilize listed irreversible compression connectors. All splices and taps shall be located within an identified enclosure and be located outside of the building in accordance with 230.6.

Informational Note: The utility company may have more stringent requirements.