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Can an NQOD panelboard accept either plug-on QO or bolt-on QOB branch circuit breakers?

Issue:
NQOD/NQ panelboard interiors and the style of branch circuit breakers they will accept.

Product Line:
Panelboards

Environment:
NQ Panelboards

Cause:
Selection of the appropriate branch circuit breakers for the NQOD/NQ panelboard line.

Resolution:
Yes, the obsolete NQOD panelboards accepted both QO and QOB branch breakers. The replacement NQ panelboard interiors are also designed to accept either plug-on(QO) or bolt-on (QOB) circuit breakers.