Section 49, The Machinery (Safe Working Citation

All switchboards shall be so adjusted as to have a clearspace at the back thereof ofat least four feet. Such space shall not be obstructed in any manner and shall be kept closed and locked ~t all times except during periods of inspection, alteration or reparr; Provided that this rule shall not apply to the following- (a) switchboards which have no live conductors accessible from the back, (b) switchboards the bitcks of which are only accessible at the back through an opening in the wall or partition against which· they are placed, such opening being kept closed and locked, and (c) switchboards for pressures not exceeding low pressure. Machinery (Safe Working & lnpsection) [Cap. 218 1857 . 50. (1) All switch-gear, terminals, cable ends, cable joints Prrote_cttihon . f 1 . 1 h OSWlC- and other connectiOn o every e ectrwa apparatus, toget er gear, termiwith all live parts thereof, shall be so protected or enclosed as nals, etc. to prevent accidental contact by persons and danger from electrical faults, arcs, fire and water. (2) An Inspector may, in any case, require such protection or enclosure to be carried out to his satisfaction.