NECA 408:2015 PDF Download

The NECA 408:2015 standard provides guidelines for the installation and maintenance of feeder and plug-in busways and their accessories. The standard is applicable to busways rated at 600 Volts AC or less and with a current rating of 100 Amperes or more. It specifically focuses on above-ground installations.

The standard details the procedures for the installation, periodic routine maintenance, and special maintenance after adverse operating conditions such as short circuits, ground faults, or immersion in water. However, it should be noted that the standard does not cover lighting busway, trolley busway, cable-bus, medium-voltage busway, or metal-enclosed busway.

This standard aims to provide a comprehensive set of guidelines for the safe and efficient installation and maintenance of busways, ensuring their proper functioning and longevity. Compliance with this standard can help mitigate potential hazards and ensure the reliability of busway systems.