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General Requirements - Over 600 Volts, Nominal |
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At least one entrance not less than 24 inches wide and 6 feet 6 inches high
shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment. On
switchboard and control panels exceeding 48 inches in width, there shall be one entrance
at each end of such board where practicable. Where bare energized parts at any voltage or
insulated energized parts above 600 volts are located adjacent to such entrance, they
shall be suitably guarded. Adequate illumination shall be provided for all working spaces about electric equipment operating over 600 volts, nominal. The lighting outlets shall be arranged so persons changing lamps or making repairs on the lighting system will not be endangered by live parts or other equipment. The points of control shall be so located that persons are not likely to come in contact with any live part or moving part of the equipment while turning on the lights. Permanent ladders or stairways shall be provided to give safe access to the working space around electric equipment installed on platforms, balconies, mezzanine floors, or in attic or roof spaces. Continue to the next page to see how much you remember. |
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