New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 12 - LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 185 - PITS AND QUARRIES (SAFETY REGULATION NUMBER 12)
Subchapter 23 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Section 12:185-23.4 - Switches

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 12:185-23.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) All branch circuits shall be provided with approved type switches at both the branch and terminal ends.

(b) All switches shall be protected against moisture, dirt or physical damage and the frames of each shall be effectively grounded.

(c) Switches and circuit breakers shall be installed so that they are readily accessible and can be operated without danger of contact with moving or live parts.

(d) Enclosed safety switches shall be used on all power circuits and shall be maintained in good working condition at all times.

(e) Switches and starting boxes used to control electric circuits shall be of safe design.

(f) Circuit breakers should be provided to protect all power circuits; if they are automatic, they should be set so circuits cannot be overloaded.

(g) All electric control switches shall be plainly marked with the name of the machine which each controls.

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