Abstract: A busbar element for electrical installations, particularly placed in buildings or the like or for incorporation in wall elements of buildings or the like, consisting of a substantially U-shaped profiled section (1) whose lateral limbs (2) are optionally provided with fixing devices for a cover (5) for said busbar (S) element, optionally comprising a retaining profiled section which can be attached on the rear side thereof with an additional U-shaped profiled (K) section, also comprising connecting chambers, connecting recesses and/or connecting ribs for connection to busbar elements or intermediate parts.