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Italic type is used for the rule identification except for Sec. 02 and Sec. 03.

Administrative authority, 013, 250A Bonding (Cont.):


Aerial cable systems, 230D, 278 equipment frame enclosures, 093
Ampacity, 093C, 160 grounding and bonding, 342
Anchorage, 323A, 411F messenger and guy, 092C
Anchors, 253, 261B, 264G metallic power and communication
Annunciators, 180E apparatus, 350
Antennas, conductor clearance from, 234C, mobile hydrogen equipment, 129
235I size, bonding jumper, 350
Approach distance, 235C, 238E, 431, 441, supply neutral, 242
443, 444, 445 Boring, 351A, 352
Arcing, 150, 170, 420F, 443C, 443J, 447 Braces for supports, 231
Armless construction, 243C, 261G Breaker, circuit (see Circuit breaker)
Automatic, 131, 152A, 381, 420M, 442F Bridge arm, 235F
Bridges:
clearance from, 234D
Backfill, 321 conduit location, 320A
Basic Impulse Insulation Level (BIL), 101 Buckarm construction, 236, 237
Batteries. (see Storage batteries Buildings, clearance from, 172, 234, 234C
Beaches, conductor clearance from 234E buried cable under, 351C
Belt (line-worker’s body), 411B, 411C pad mounted equipment location, 380
BIL (Basic Impulse Insulation Level), 101 Bundled conductors, grounding of, 445A
Billboards, conductor clearance from, Buried lines (see Underground communi-
234C cation lines; Underground electric
Bonding: supply lines)
bonding and shielding, 446D Bus, metal enclosed, 180D
communication messenger, 223 clearances, 124A
communication and supply grounding, 123
electrodes, 099 isolated-phase, 181B

691
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Cable jacket, 096C, 331, 354 Conductors (Cont.):


Cable sheath, 342 covered, 230D, 278, 443A
Cables, 092, 097, 160 electrical protection, 161
aerial, insulation requirements, 278 fastenings, 243C, 252, 261F
communication, 223, 224, 230A grades of Construction, 240
fiber-optic communication, 223,230F, grounded, 093B, 161
239H grounding (see Grounding, conductors)
fiber-optic supply, 223, 230F, 239H insulated, 093C, 162
insulation, 093E, 354 isolation, 163
shielded cable, 092 loading, 251
supply, 230C, 241A maintaining, 447
terminations, 370 mechanical protection and support, 162
tree wire, 230D movement envelope, 233A
underground residential distribution neutral, 215, 230E, 232A, 234E, 270, 331
(URD), 350 open, 242
vertical clearances, 232B, 232C, 233C overcurrent protection, 161
Capacitors, 443I shielded, 092B
Chimneys, conductor clearance from, 234C spacing, 235G
Circuit, constant current, 230H, 275 terminations, 164
Circuit breaker, 111E, 133, 140, 153, 160, Conduit, underground, 320
161, 171, 172, 180D, 313, 354, 442E ducts and joints, 322
Classified locations, 127 excavation and backfill, 321
Clearance (See Overhead communication Conflict:
lines, clearances; Overhead electric between lines, 221
supply lines, clearances) structure, 220, 241D
Climbable, readily, 217 Control, motor, 131, 180D
Climber, qualified, 420K Control switchboards, 180E
Covered conductors, 230D, 278, 443A
Climbing, 442B
Crossarms for line supports:
Climbing space, 213, 236, 237, 239I, 362
alley arm, 235F
buckarm construction, 236
bridge arm, 235F
conductors bounding, 236
grades of construction, 243B
inhibiting climbing of supporting
loads upon, 252, 253
structures, 217, 239J
sidearm, 235F
lateral and vertical conductors, 239B
strength, determining, 261D
Clothing, protective, 446D
(See also Supporting structures)
Communication lines (see Lines,
Crossings, 218, 220, 233A, 241B, 241D
communication)
underwater, 320A, 351C
Communication worker safety zone,
Current-carrying part, 215
235C, 238
Current transformers, 150, 151, 153, 443H.
Concentric neutral cable as grounding
electrode, 092B, 093E, 094B, 096C,
320B, 331, 340, 342, 350, 354 DC (see Direct current systems)
Concrete structures (see Prestressed- Deadends, 252C
concrete structures; Reinforced Dead-front power switchboards, 180C
concrete structures) Decorative lighting, 217
Conductors: De-energizing lines and equipment, 444
application, 160 Diagonal clearance, 235D
bundled, 445A Direct current systems:
clearance envelope, 233A, 233B, 233C clearances, 230G, 232D, 234H
climbing space bounding, 236 grounding, 092A
communication (see Lines, Drop, service, 234C, 236
communication) Ducts, 322
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Effective date of National Electrical Fiber-optic cable communication,


Safety Code, 016 clearances, 230F
Effectively grounded, definition of, Sec. 02 Fiber-optic cable supply, clearances, 230F
Effectively grounded circuits, 232C Fiber stress, wood, 261A2
Electric railway construction, 225 Final sag, 230, 233A, 234A
(See also Railroads) Fire-extinguishing equipment, 114, 420L
Electric supply lines (see Overhead electric Fire hydrants, clearances from, 231A, 380
supply lines; Underground electric Fireproofing, 343
supply lines) First aid rules, 410B
Electric supply station (see Supply stations, Flammable liquids, 127
electric) Flashover voltage, insulation, 272
Electrodes, grounding, 092A, 093C, Floors:
094, 095 supply station, 112
bonding, 099 battery areas, 140
method of connection, 095 Foundations, 253, 261B
Elevation, corrections for clearance, Fuel lines:
232, 233 broken, 423D
Elevators, grain, clearance considerations, separation from underground
234F conduit, 320B
Emergency installations, 014 ventilation, 423D
Emergency lighting, supply station, 111B Fuses, 170, 171, 174, 420N
Emergency procedures, 410B, 420A
Employee rules, 430, 440
Employer rules, 410 Gas, testing for, 423B, 423C
Enclosure of equipment, 110A, 124C Gas-insulated equipment, 443J
Energized equipment: Gas lines, separation from underground
guarding, 237 conduit, 320B
working on, 411A, 420, 422A, 422C, Generators:
431, 441, 443, 446 motor control, 131
Envelope, clearance, 233A, 233C short-circuit protection, 133
Equipment: speed control and stopping devices, 130
cases, 234J Grades of construction:
clearance, 234J armless construction brackets, 243C
climbing space, location relative to, 236 conductor construction grade, change
electric supply (see Supply stations, in, 252C
electric) crossarms, 243B
grounding conductors for, 093C crossings, 241C
underground, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385 line Supports, 243
Excavation, 321 order of grades B, C, and N, 241B
Existing installations, 013 structures, 243A
Exits, supply station, 113 Grain bins, conductor clearance from, 234F
Extension of installations, 013 Ground, clearances above, 231B, 232.
Grounded, effectively, definition of, Sec. 02
Grounded circuit, 111E, 232C, 442E
Fall protection, 411F, 420K Grounded conductor, 161
Fastenings, conductor, 243C, 252, 261F connection of, 093B
Fences: Grounding:
grounding of, 92E, 93C circuits and equipment, underground,
heights, 110A 314
Fences: communication lines, 99
safety clearance zone, 110A guys, 092C2, 093C, 215C, 279A
types of, 110A messenger wires, 092C
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Grounding (Cont.): Identification (Cont.):


purpose of code, 090 supporting structures, 217
resistance requirements, 096 underground locates, 311
scope of code, 091 work rules, 411E, 423E
supporting structures, 215 Illumination:
Grounding conductors, 215 attachment plugs and receptacles, 111D
ampacity, 093C battery areas, 145
common, for circuits and decorative, 217
equipment, 093F emergency lighting, 111B
composition of, 093A fixtures, 111C
connection methods, 093, 095 receptacles in damp or wet
connection points, 092 locations, 111E
current in, 092D street and area, work rules, 420P
separate, 92B3 under normal conditions, 111A
separation of, 097 In-service equipment, inspection of,
strength, 093C 121, 214
underground, 093E Inch-foot-pound system, 017
Grounding electrodes, 092A, 093C, 095 Indoor installations:
existing, 094 power transformers and regulators, 152B3
made, 094 surge arresters, 191
Guarding: Inspections, 121, 214, 313
grounding conductors, 093D, 239D Installation and maintenance of
live parts, 124, 237 equipment:
transmission machinery and suddenly classified locations, 127
moving parts, 122 energized parts, equipment for work
types of guards, 124 on, 126
Guys: general requirements, 120
anchors, 253, 261B guarding live parts, 124, 237
grounding, 092C, 093C, 215 guarding shaft ends, pulleys, belts, and
insulators, 261C, 279A suddenly moving parts, 122
overload factors, 253 identification, 128
side guys, 261A3 inspections, 121
strength of, 261C mobile hydrogen equipment, 129
protective grounding, 123
working space about electric
Handhole (see Manholes, handholes, and equipment, 125
vaults) Instrument transformers:
Horizontal clearance, 124, 233B, 234A, grounding, 151
234B, 234C, 234D grounding conductor ampacity, 093C
between line conductors, 235B Insulated conductor, 093C, 162, 234C, 441C
from live parts, 124A Insulation:
Horizontal load, 251B aerial cable systems, 278
Hydrogen systems, mobile, 129 factory tests, 274
guy insulators, 279A
level, 273
Ice (see Loading, line) material and marking, 271
Identification: mechanical strength, 277
cable termination points, 372 ratio of flashover to puncture voltage,
cables, marking, 350G 272
cables in manholes, 341 span-wire insulators, 279B
equipment operating in multiple, 385 special applications, 275
insulators, 271 Insulator:
manhole and handhole covers, 323J installing, 447
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Insulator (Cont.): Live lines and equipment, work on (Cont.):


loads upon, 252A training, 446A
maintaining, 447 working position, 443D
span, 279B Live parts:
strength of, 261C approach distance to, 441A, 441B
suspension, 233A, 234A, 235B, 235E clearance from, 232B, 232C, 234C,
working on, 441B, 446C 234D, 234E, 234F, 234G, 234J
Intent of National Electrical Safety guarding, 124
Code, 015 Loading, line:
International System of Units (SI), 017 combined ice and wind loading, 250B
Isolated-phase bus, 181B components, 251B
Isolation of conductors, 163 conductors, 251
extreme wind loading, 250A, 250C
251, 260B
Jacketed, cable, 331, 354 line supports, 252
Joint use, 220, 222 Longitudinal loading, assumed, 252C
clearances, 232A, 235A, 235C, 238 changes in construction grade, 252C
Joints, 322A, 322B, 333 communication conductors, 252C
deadends, 252C
longitudinal capability, 252C
Ladders, 420J stringing loads, 252C
Lanyards, 411C, 420K unequal spans, 252C
Lattice structures, 217 Longitudinal strength requirements, 261A4
Lighting (see Illumination) Luminaires, 232B
Lightning circuits, 97A
Lightning protection equipment,
Maintenance (see Installation and
093D4, 273
maintenance of equipment)
Line Supports (see Supporting structures)
Manholes, handholes, and vaults, 323
Lines, communication:
access, 323C, 423A, 443K
fiber-optic cable, 223, 230F, 232A, 239H
covers, 323D
grounding, 99
dimensions, 323B
open-wire, 224, 239F, 241A, 252C,
drainage, 323G
252D, 261J
identification, 323J
paired, 261L
ladder requirements, 323F
Liquids, flammable (see Flammable liquids)
mechanical protection, 323I
Liquid-cell batteries, 420G routing, 320A
Live lines and equipment, work on: separation from other underground
approach distance, 441A, 441B lines, 320B
bare hand method, bonding and shielding strength, 323A
for, 446D testing for gas in, 423B
clear live-line tool length, 441C vault and utility tunnel access, 323
connections, making, 443F Manual stopping devices, 130
current transformer secondaries, 443H Mats, 124C
de-energizing to protect employees, 444 Measure, units of, 017
delta circuits, unintentional grounds Mechanical protection of conductors, 162
on, 443L Mechanical transmission machinery,
employee assisting requirements, 443B guarding, 122A
equipment, 443J, 446B Messenger wires, grounding, 092C
general requirements, 443A Metal supporting structures, 261A1
protective grounds, 445 Metric system, 017A
switching control procedures, 442, Mobile hydrogen systems, 129
443C, 443E, 443G Motor generators (see Generators)
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Motors: Operation of electric supply systems,


adjustable speed, 130 employee rules
control, 130, 131, 180D approach distance, 441A, 441B
short-circuit protection, 133, 180D clear live-line tool length, 441C
speed limit, 130 de-energizing to protect employees, 444
Movement envelope, conductor, 233A general operating routines, 421, 440
Multigrounded/multiple grounded systems, overhead line operating procedures, 422
096C, 097D personal general precautions, 420
definition of, Sec. 02 protective grounds, 445
purpose of code, 400
scope of code, 401
National Electrical Code (NEC), 011 switching control procedures, 442
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC): underground line operating
application, 013 procedures, 423
definitions of special terms, Sec. 02 Operation of electric supply systems,
effective date, 016 employer rules:
intent, 015 emergency procedures and first-aid
purpose, 010 rules, 410B
rules, 012 general requirements, 410
scope, 011 protective methods and devices, 411
units of measure, 017 purpose of code, 400
waiver, 014 scope of code, 401
NEC (see National Electrical Code) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
NESC (see National Electrical Safety Code) Administration), 402
Neutral conductors, 220, 230E Outdoor installations, power transformers
New installations, 013 and regulators, 152A
Nonshielded conductors, 092B2 Overhead communication lines:
accessibility, 213, 216
application of rules, 202
Occupational Safety and Health clearances:
Administration (OSHA), 402 antennas, 234C
Oil-containing circuit-interrupting application of code, 230A
devices, 172 beaches, 234E
Open conductors, 261H billboards, 234C
Operation of communication systems, buildings, 234, 234C
employee rules: chimneys, 234C
general operating routines, 421, 430 covered conductors, 230D
joint-use structures, 432 DC circuits, 230G, 240
overhead line operating procedures, 422 diagonal, 235D
personal general precautions, 420 envelope, 233A
purpose of code, 400 equipment, 234J
scope of code, 401 fiber-optic cable, 230F
underground line operating procedures, grain bins, 234F,
423 ground, 232
Operation of communication systems, horizontal, 233B, 234A, 234C,
employer rules: 234D, 235B
emergency procedures and first-aid measurement, 230B
rules, 410B movement envelope, 233A
general requirements, 410 neutral conductors, 230E
protective methods and devices, 411 rail cars, 234I
purpose of code, 400 roadways, 231B, 232
scope of code, 401 signs, 234C
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Overhead communication lines (Cont.): Overhead electric supply lines (Cont.):


spacing between, 235H clearances (Cont.):
supporting structure, 217, 231, 232B, equipment, 234J
234B, 234J fiber-optic cable, 230F
swimming pools, 234E grain bins, 234F
tanks, 234C horizontal, 233B, 234A, 234C,
vertical, 232, 233C, 234, 235C, 238 234D, 235B
water surfaces (see Water, measurement, 230B
clearance from) movement envelope, 233A
wind displacement (see Loading, line) neutral conductors, 230E
communication circuits located within rail cars, 234I
the supply space, 224A roadways, 231B, 232
communication and supply facilities signs, 234C
located on same structure, 238 supply cables, 230C
conflict between lines, avoiding, 221 supporting structure, 231, 232B,
electric railway construction, 225 234B, 234J
grounding, 215 swimming pools, 234E
circuits, 215 tanks, 234C
guys, 092C vertical, 232, 233C, 234, 235C. 238
messengers, 092C water surfaces (see Water,
supporting structures, 215C clearance from)
identification, 220 wind displacement (see Loading, line)
inspection: communication circuits located within
when in service, 214 the supply space, 224A
when out of service, 214 communication and supply facilities
joint use of structures, 222 located on same structure, 238
protective requirements, 223 conflict between lines, avoiding, 221
purpose of code, 200 electric railway construction, 225
relative levels, 220 grounding, 215
scope of code, 201 circuits, 215
span wires, 238 guys, 092C
supply circuits located within the messengers, 092C
communication space, 224, 239F, 239G supporting structures, 215C
tests: identification, 220
when in service, 214, 313 inspection:
when out of service, 214, 313 when in service, 214
tree trimming, 218 when out of service, 214
Overhead electric supply lines: insulation, 270
accessibility, 213, 216 aerial cable systems, 278
application of rules, 202 factory tests, 274
clearances: guy insulators, 279A
antennas, 234C level, 273
application of code, 230A material and marking, 271
beaches, 234E mechanical strength, 277
billboards, 234C open-conductor supply line (see
bridges, 234C, 234D Overhead electric supply lines,
buildings, 234, 234C insulation)
chimneys, 234C ratio of flashover to puncture
covered conductors, 230D voltage, 272
DC circuits, 230G, 240 span-wire insulators, 279B
diagonal, 235D special applications, 275
envelope, 233A joint use of structures, 222
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Overhead electric supply lines (Cont.): Random separation, direct buried cable,
purpose of code, 200 320B, 354
relative levels, 220 Readily climbable supporting structure, 217
scope of code, 201 Reclosers:
supply circuits located within the application, 171
communication space, 224, 239F, 239G arrangement, 170
tests: capacity, 173
when in service, 214, 313 oil-containing, 172
when out of service, 214, 313 visible break switch, 173C
tree trimming, 218 Re-energizing after work, 442D, 444E, 444H
Overhead shield wires, 261H References, Sec. 03
Overspeed trip device for prime movers, Regulators:
automatic, 130 indoor installations, 152B
outdoor installations, 152A
Reinforced concrete structures, 253,
Passageways, supply station, 112 261A1, 261D1
Pins (line support), 243C, 252 Reinforcing bars as grounding
Piping systems as grounding electrodes, electrodes, 094
094, 095 Resistance requirements, grounding
Plates, buried, as grounding electrodes, 094 systems, 096
Plowing, 352 multigrounded systems, 096C
Poles: single-grounded systems, 096B
butt plates as grounding electrodes, 094 supply stations, 096A
loads on, 252 Risers:
strength requirements, 260 general, 360
(See also Supporting structures) guarding and protection, 239D
Positioning straps, 411C, 411F, 420K installation, 361
Power transformers, 152 pad-mounted installations, 363
indoor installations, 152B pole risers, 362
outdoor installations, 152A Roadways:
short-circuit protection, 153 overhead clearances, 231B, 232
(See also Transformers) underground burial depths, 320A3,
Prestressed-concrete structures, 261A1 351C, 380
Protective grounding (see Grounding) Rods as grounding electrodes, 094
Puncture voltage, insulation, 272 Rotating equipment:
Purpose of National Electrical Safety motor control, 131
Code, 010 short-circuit protection, 133
speed control and stopping devices, 130

Qualified climber, 420K


Safety clearance zone, electric supply
stations, 110A
Raceway, grounding conductors for, Safety zone, communication worker,
093D, 093F 235C, 238
Racks, battery, 143 Sag, 232A
Railings, 112 Scope of National Electrical Safety
Railroads: Code, 011
grades of construction, 241C Separation, random, direct buried cable,
overhead clearances, 231C, 232, 234I 320B, 354
special construction, 220 Separation of grounding conductors, 097
tree trimming at crossings, 218 Settings, strength of, 261B
underground burial depths, 320A, 351C Sewers, separation from underground
(See also Electric Railway construction) lines, 320B, 354
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Sheath transposition connections Strength requirements (Cont.):


(cross-bonding), 093E Grades B and C construction (Cont.):
Shielded conductors, 092B2 fastenings, 261F
Shields, 124 foundations, 261B
Short-circuit protection: guy anchors, 261B
motors, 133 guys and guy insulators, 261C
power transformers, 153 open supply conductors, 261H
Short time ampacity, grounding overhead shield wires, 261H
conductor, 093C pins, 261F
SI (International System of Units), 17 settings, 261B
Signs, 217A, 411D supply cable messengers, 261I
Snap hooks, 420K support hardware, 261M
Span wire: supporting structures, 261A
clearances from communication Grade N construction, 263
lines, 238C guying and bracing, 264
insulators, 279B anchor rods, 264G
Speed control and stopping devices, 130 electrolysis, 264F
adjustable-speed motors, 130 fastenings, 264D
automatic overspeed trip device for markers and protection, 264E
prime movers, 130 point of attachment, 264C
manual stopping devices, 130 strength, 264B
protection of control circuits, 130 where used, 264A
speed limit for motors, 130 Strips, buried, as grounding electrodes, 094
Stairs and steps: Structures, supporting (see Supporting
supply stations, 112 structures)
supporting structures, 217, 239B Submarine crossings, 320A, 351C
Standards, Sec. 03 Suddenly moving parts, guarding, 122
Standoff brackets, 217, 239J Supply lines, electric (see Overhead
Steam lines, separation from underground electric supply lines; Underground
conduit, 320B electric supply lines)
Steps (see Stairs and steps) Supply stations, electric:
Stopping devices. See Speed control and ground resistance requirements, 096A
stopping devices protective arrangements, 110, 111, 112,
Storage batteries: 113, 114
employee precautions, 420G purpose of code, 100
floors in battery areas, 144 scope of code, 101
illumination for battery areas, 145 Support arms, 232B, 243B
location, 141 Support hardware, 253, 261M
racks, 143 Supporting structures:
service facilities, 146 armless construction brackets, 243C
ventilation, 142 clearances from other objects, 231
Strap (positioning), 411C, 411F, 420K conductor fastenings, 243C, 252, 261F
Streets, clearances from, 231B crossarms, 243B
underground, 320A, 351C decorative lighting, 217
Strength requirements: different, clearances between conductors
Grades B and C construction, 261 carried on, 233
armless, 261G grades of construction, 243A
braces, 261D grounding of, 215
communication cables, 261K identification, 217, 220
communication conductors, insulators, 243C
open-wire, 261J loads upon, 252
communication conductors, pairs, 261L metal, 261A1, 261C
crossarms, 261D obstructions, 217
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Supporting structures (Cont.): Towers (see Supporting structures)


pins, 243C Traffic signals, 238
prestressed concrete, 261A1 Training, 446A
protection of, 217 Transformers:
readily climbable, 217 current-transformer secondary circuits
reinforced concrete, 261A1 protection when exceeding 600 V, 150
standoff brackets, 217 grounding secondary circuits of
steps, 217A instrument transformers, 151
support arms, 243B instrument, 093C, 151
support hardware, 253, 261M location and arrangement of power
unusual, 217 transformers and regulators, 152
wood, 261A2 Transverse loading, assumed, 252B
Surge arresters: at angles, 252B
grounding conductors, 093C, 192 span length, 252B
indoor locations, 191 structure, 252B, 261A3
installation, 193 Tree trimming, 218
Suspension insulators, 233A, 234A, Tree wire, 230D
235B, 235E Trip device, 161
Swimming pools, 234E, 351C Trolley-contact conductors, 225, 232A
Switchboards: Tunnels, 320A, 320B, 323E, 323G,
control, 180E 323H, 390
dead-front, 180C
Switches:
application, 171 Underground communication lines:
arrangement, 170, 216 accessibility, 312
capacity, 173 application of rules, 302
disconnecting, 173 direct buried cable:
oil-containing, 172 deliberate separation, 353
protecting employees by, 443E installation, 352
visible-break, 173 random separation, 354
Switchgear assemblies: routing, 351
control switchboards, 180E equipment:
dead-front power switchboards, 180C design, 381
de-energizing, 443G grounding, 384
general requirements, 180A identification, 385
metal-enclosed power switchgear, 180B installation, 383
motor control centers, 180D location in underground structures, 382
grounding, 314
circuits, 314
Tanks, conductor clearance from, 234C conductive parts to be grounded, 314
Temporary overhead installations, 014 methods, 314
Terminations, conductor, 164 induced voltage, 316
Terminations, underground supply cable: inspection:
clearances in enclosures or vaults, 373 when in service, 313
grounding, 374 when out of service, 313
identification, 372 installation, 311
support, 371 maintenance, 311
Tests: operating procedures, 423
dry flashover, 273 protective requirements, 315
for gas in manholes and unventilated purpose of code, 300
vaults, 423B risers:
insulation, 274 installation, 361
lines and equipment, 121, 313 pad-mounted, 363
protective devices, 411C pole, 362
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Underground communication lines (Cont.): Underground electric supply lines (Cont.):


scope of code, 301 supply cable (Cont.):
supply cable: shielding, 332
cable accessories and joints, 333 terminations, 370
sheaths and jackets, 331 tunnels, installation in, 390
shielding, 332 underground structures, cable in:
terminations, 370 bonding, 342
tunnels, installation in, 390 communication cables containing
underground structures, cable in: special supply circuits, 344
bonding, 342 fireproofing, 343
communication cables containing grounding, 342
special supply circuits, 344 installation, 341
fireproofing, 343 Underground grounding conductors, 093E
grounding, 342 Units of measure, 017
installation, 341
Underground electric supply lines:
accessibility, 312 Vaults (see Manholes, handholes, and
application of rules, 302 vaults)
direct buried cable: Ventilation, battery area, 142
deliberate separation, 353 Vertical clearance, 232, 233C, 235C, 238
installation, 352 Vertical conductors, 239
random separation, 354 Vertical loading component, 251B, 252A
routing, 351 Vertical racks, 235G
equipment: Visible break switches, 173
design, 381 Voltage, definition of, Sec. 02
grounding, 384
identification, 385
installation, 383 Waiver of National Electrical Safety Code
location in underground structures, rules, 014
382 Water, clearance from, 232
grounding, 314 beaches, 234E
circuits, 314 swimming pools, 234E, 351C
conductive parts to be grounded, Water lines, separation from underground
314 lines, 320B, 354E
methods, 314 Water piping systems as grounding
induced voltage, 316 electrodes, 094A, 095
inspection: Wind (see Loading, line)
when in service, 313 Wire, buried, as grounding electrode, 094B
when out of service, 313 Wire wraps as grounding electrodes, 094B
installation, 3111 Wood structures, 253, 251A2
maintenance, 311 Wording of NESC rules, 015
operating procedures, 423 Work rules, 410, 420, 430, 440
purpose of code, 300 Working space:
risers: buckarms, location relative to, 237
installation, 361 dimensions, 237
pad-mounted, 363 energized equipment, 237
pole, 362 equipment over 600 V, 125B
scope of code, 301 equipment 600 V or less, 125
supply cable: location, 237
cable accessories and joints, 333 vertical and lateral conductors, location
sheaths and jackets, 331 relative to, 237, 239B
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


David J. Marne, P.E., B.S.E.E, is a consulting electrical engineer. He is a branch manager
and senior engineer and NESC® applications. Mr. Marne is a 20-year member of the IEEE,
and has presented seminars on the NESC® to a variety of industry professionals.

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