Such disconnecting means shall consist of a motor-circuit switch, circuit breaker, or molded case switch. Boxes shall be designed so that no live parts are exposed to accidental contact. Suitability of equipment for an identified purpose may be evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose. A limit switch or other device shall be provided to prevent the load block from passing the safe upper limit of travel of any hoisting mechanism. Examination. Electrical Safety. Where rear access is required to work on de-energized parts on the back of enclosed equipment, a minimum working space of 30 inches (762 mm) horizontally shall be provided. 0.9 Meter. Electric equipment and wiring methods in or on rides, concessions, or other units shall be provided with mechanical protection where such equipment or wiring methods are subject to physical damage. Note to paragraph (g)(1)(vii)(A) of this section:A dropped, suspended, or similar ceiling that does not add strength to the building structure is not considered a structural ceiling. In addition, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. Where circuit breakers or fuses are applied in compliance with the series combination ratings marked on the equipment by the manufacturer, the equipment enclosures shall be legibly marked in the field to indicate that the equipment has been applied with a series combination rating. Induction and dielectric heating equipment shall be protected as follows: Protective cages or adequate shielding shall be used to guard work applicators other than induction heating coils. Interrupting rating. Reply: Deenergizing the 110 volt control circuit in the above scenario appears to be infeasible as discussed in Note 2 following paragraph 1910.333(a)(1). One of the most common questions people have when setting standards in a facility for electrical panel clearance requirements is what OSHA says. Installations accessible to unqualified persons. Employers may only use portable distribution and termination boxes that meet the following requirements: Occupational Safety & Health Administration. If sprinklers are installed in hoistways, machine rooms, or machinery spaces, the disconnecting means may automatically open the power supply to the affected elevators prior to the application of water. 1. Working with electricity can be dangerous. Interlock switches shall be connected in such a manner as to remove all power from the applicator when any one of the access doors or panels is open. Connectors and cable connections may not be placed in audience traffic paths or within areas accessible to the public unless guarded. Dedicated space: The space equal to the width and depth of electrical equipment in addition to the space extending from the floor to 6 feet . This exception was put in to correspond to 430.107 that requires at least one of the disconnecting means required for a motor and motor controller to be readily accessible. The conductive surfaces of cranes and hoists that enter the cell line working zone need not be grounded. Driving machines or motion and operation controllers not within sight of the disconnecting means shall be provided with a manually operated switch installed in the control circuit adjacent to the equipment in order to prevent starting. There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that are broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. Clearance. All temporary lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental breakage by a suitable fixture or lampholder with a guard. The entrances to all buildings, rooms or enclosures containing exposed live parts or exposed conductors operating at over 600 volts, nominal, shall be kept locked or shall be under the observation of a qualified person at all times. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed, or from the enclosure front or opening if the live parts are enclosed. Thank you for your recent letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Having an electrical panel clearance policy in place is very important not only for practical reasons, but also in order to comply with various regulations. Cooling. Warning labels or signs that read DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE - KEEP OUT shall be attached to the equipment and shall be plainly visible where persons might contact energized parts when doors are opened or closed or when panels are removed from compartments containing over 250 volts ac or dc. However, a lighting fixture or lighting outlet that was installed before April 16, 1981, may be located less than 1.52 m (5 ft) measured horizontally from the inside walls of a pool if it is at least 1.52 m (5 ft) above the surface of the maximum water level and is rigidly attached to the existing structure. Signs or outline lighting systems operated by electronic or electromechanical controllers located external to the sign or outline lighting system may have a disconnecting means located within sight of the controller or in the same enclosure with the controller. Removable links or removable conductors may be used as the disconnecting means. Examination, installation, and use of equipment -. In addition, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. A disconnecting means shall be provided between the runway contact conductors and the power supply. For example, a switchboard is located next to a disconnect (safety) switch. OSHA Electrical Panel Clearance Requirements. A good start is to make sure that you have a written policy that everyone in the facility is aware of that makes it clear that inventory and other items may not be placed around any electrical panel. The relevant section of the national electric code here is NEC 110.26. Application. July 26, 2004 Specific purpose equipment and installations. Auxiliary electric equipment, such as motors, transducers, sensors, control devices, and alarms, mounted on an electrolytic cell or other energized surface shall be connected to the premises wiring systems by any of the following means: Multiconductor hard usage or extra hard usage flexible cord; Wire or cable in suitable nonmetallic raceways or cable trays; or. A warning sign shall be mounted on or next to the disconnecting means where multiple disconnecting means are used and parts of the controllers remain energized from a source other than the one disconnected. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault levels shall have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for the current that must be interrupted. By partitions or screens so arranged that only qualified persons will have access to the space within reach of the live parts. Horizontal clearance between the conductor and Building. Obstructed access to panelboards can prevent personnel from shutting down the source of power in the event of an accident. Even if they know how much room in inches is required, they may not be able to properly estimate how much room they are leaving when placing items in the area. 5. At least one entrance not less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide and 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) high shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment. Exception. Panels with 151 to 600 volts should have 42 of clearance around it. Cord connectors may not be laid on the ground unless listed for wet locations. Electric equipment provided with ventilating openings shall be installed so that walls or other obstructions do not prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment. 3Working space is not required in back of equipment such as dead-front switchboards or control assemblies that has no renewable or adjustable parts (such as fuses or switches) on the back and where all connections are accessible from locations other than the back. Note to paragraph (h)(5)(vi) of this section: Piping and other facilities are not considered foreign if provided for fire protection of the electrical installation. Others will place the square around the area and then use diagonal stripes of floor markings to fill out the area, which makes it even more clear that nothing should be put in that place. Other questions you can expect from an OSHA inspector include: The disconnecting means shall open all ungrounded conductors simultaneously and shall be: Disconnecting means for cranes and monorail hoists. The safety-related work practices under paragraphs 1910.331 through 1910.335 are predicated on compliance with the aforementioned electrical installation requirements. This paragraph covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment, including wiring in or on all structures, for carnivals, circuses, exhibitions, fairs, traveling attractions, and similar events. Limit switch. Cells used as a source of electric energy and for electroplating processes and cells used for production of hydrogen are not covered by this paragraph. Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to the danger of electrocution. Unused openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. When the system is put back into production there is a chance of many more hazards developing that would have to be addressed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Office of General Industry Enforcement at (202) 693-1850. The disconnecting means shall be provided with a sign to identify the location of the supply-side overcurrent protective device. Cables and mats shall be arranged so as not to present a tripping hazard. The following requirements apply to industrial and commercial laboratory equipment. wide and 1.98 m (6.5 ft) high at each end of the working space, except that: Where the location permits a continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel, one means of exit is permitted; or. If more than one dc cell line process power supply serves the same cell line, a disconnecting means shall be provided on the cell line circuit side of each power supply to disconnect it from the cell line circuit. All Rights Re OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Group 1. Durability. Amusement rides or attractions may not be located under or within 4.57 m (15 ft) horizontally of conductors operating in excess of 600 volts. Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. Lightning protection. Directorate of Enforcement Programs When used outdoors, flexible cords and cables shall also be listed for wet locations and shall be sunlight resistant. AC systems supplying fixed and portable electric equipment within the cell line working zone; and. Working space is not required in back of assemblies such as dead-front switchboards or motor control centers where there are no renewable or adjustable parts such as fuses or switches on the back and where all connections are accessible from locations other than the back. With these tools, floor marking for electrical panel compliance can be accomplished without spending too much on time or effort. 3. This is for ANY electrical panel including the corner of the condenser where the wiring enters. See if you can "orient" the disconnect so as to have requisite clearance in front. Amusement rides and amusement attractions shall be maintained not less than 4.57 m (15 ft) in any direction from overhead conductors operating at 600 volts or less, except for the conductors supplying the amusement ride or attraction. Where there are live parts normally exposed on the front of switchboards or motor control centers, the working space in front of such equipment shall not be less than 3 feet (914 mm). It is also easy to verify. On elevators without generator field control, the disconnecting means shall be located within sight of the motor controller. Therapeutic pools in health care facilities are exempt from these provisions. Where there is more than one driving machine in a machine room, the disconnecting means shall be numbered to correspond to the identifying number of the driving machine that they control. The converting apparatus (including the dc line) and high-frequency electric circuits (excluding the output circuits and remote-control circuits) shall be completely contained within enclosures of noncombustible material. In order to remain in compliance with the relevant regulations, you cannot put anything in the space around an electrical panel. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident. Safety electrical work practices; motor disconnects;work clearances. Control power is off on a large number of machines. Lock out/tag out after disconnecting, before voltage testing. 1. Question 2: A motor control center does not meet Table S-1 work clearances required under paragraph 1910.303(g)(1) when working on live parts operating at 600 volts or less. The minimum elevation may be 2.4 m (8.0 ft) for installations built before April 16, 1981, if the nominal voltage between phases is in the range of 601-6600 volts. The minimum clear working space in front of electric equipment such as switchboards, control panels, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, relays, and similar equipment shall not be less than specified in Table K-2 unless otherwise specified in this subpart. Of course, this means having a lot of different wires and other electrical equipment located in one area. This set of code identifies how much clearance is needed around any type of electrical panel based on a number of different factors. Your letter has been referred to the Directorate of Enforcement Program's (DEP's) Office of General Industry Enforcement for an answer to your question regarding clearances from electrical equipment. However, working space is not required in back of equipment such as deadfront switchboards or control assemblies where there are no renewable or adjustable parts (such as fuses or switches) on the back and where all connections are accessible from locations other than the back. Condition C - Exposed live parts on both sides of the work space (not guarded as provided in Condition A) with the operator between. OSHA's standard for general electrical requirements (29 CFR 1910.303) includes a section for establishing and maintaining space around electrical panels and other systems that require servicing, adjustments, or maintenance while energized. Because this cabinet you saw is located near an exit door, let's first look at OSHA's general requirements for exit routes, emergency action plans and fire prevention plans [20 CFR 1910.37-39]. If equipment is exposed to physical damage from vehicular traffic, guards shall be provided to prevent such damage. Lighting fixtures, lighting outlets, and ceiling suspended (paddle) fans. 1910.305 (b): Wiring requirements for cabinets, boxes, and fittings. Reply: 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) and 1910.303(h)(2)(ii) address the protection of electric equipment that may be exposed to physical damage. According to the National Electric Code, any electrical panel with 0 to 150 volts should have 36 inches of clearance around it for both the person working on it and their tools. Examination, installation, and use of equipment -. This paragraph applies to the installation of the electrical components and accessory equipment of electrolytic cells, electrolytic cell lines, and process power supply for the production of aluminum, cadmium, chlorine, copper, fluorine, hydrogen peroxide, magnesium, sodium, sodium chlorate, and zinc. Fortunately, the OSHA electrical panel clearance requirements are taken directly from the NEC. Distances shall be measured from the live parts, if they are exposed, or from the enclosure front or opening, if they are enclosed. In existing buildings where electrical equipment is being replaced, minimum 3' working clearance shall be permitted for nominal voltage to ground less than 151V or 3'-6" for nominal voltage to ground greater than 150V between dead-front switchboards, switchgear, The disconnecting means shall be constructed, enclosed, or located so as to avoid contact by employees with its live parts. Splices. Walls constructed of concrete, brick, or tile are considered to be grounded surfaces. Rather than move the motor control center at a cost of two million dollars, can a "safe job procedure" which is audited periodically be considered an acceptable alternative or is a variance required? Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards), OSHA Training Institute Education Centers, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance. It designs clearance requirements that make sure employees have enough space around workplace equipment and in work and walking spaces. All of these options will use effective visual communication standards to make sure that nothing is placed in the area directly around your electrical panels. 600 Volts, nominal, or less. Flexible cords used with the following equipment may not exceed 0.9 m (3 ft) in length and shall have a copper equipment grounding conductor with a grounding-type attachment plug: Fountains. Condition B - Exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side. This means once you understand the NEC panel clearance requirements, you will also know those that OSHA puts forth. For failure to abate violations, the penalty amount is $14,502 per day beyond the abatement date. Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations. The disconnecting means shall be within sight of the sign or outline lighting system that it controls. Working space. However, switches or other equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less, and serving only equipment within the high-voltage vault, room, or enclosure may be installed in the high-voltage enclosure, room, or vault if accessible to qualified persons only. Doors or detachable panels shall be employed for internal access. This means that you cannot leave an area around the electrical panel that is clear, but have access to the area blocked off by stacks of boxes or other items. The use of single-pole separable connectors shall comply with at least one of the following conditions: Connection and disconnection of connectors are only possible where the supply connectors are interlocked to the source and it is not possible to connect or disconnect connectors when the supply is energized; or. Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this standard, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the following means: Except as elsewhere required or permitted in this subpart, the minimum clear working space in the direction of access to live parts of electric equipment may not be less than specified in Table S-2. Overcurrent protection of electrolytic cell dc process power circuits need not comply with the requirements of 1910.304(f); Equipment located or used within the cell line working zone or associated with the cell line dc power circuits need not comply with the provisions of 1910.304(g); and. Measuring off the required distance around the electrical panels and putting down floor markings will make it extremely easy to see exactly where things can and cannot be placed. Where accessible to unqualified persons, the enclosure for the switch or circuit breaker shall be of the lockable type. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for people to remember exactly how much distance from a panel things can be. Doors or covers giving access to uninsulated parts of indoor signs or outline lighting exceeding 600 volts and accessible to other than qualified persons shall either be provided with interlock switches to disconnect the primary circuit or shall be so fastened that the use of other than ordinary tools will be necessary to open them. 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. A shunt trip device that opens the fused disconnect or circuit breaker when a switch located in the ride operator's console is closed is a permissible method of opening the circuit. A single means to control both the electronic equipment and HVAC system is permitted. This would permit the motor disconnect to be located above 6'7" Chris Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor The marking required by paragraph (f)(5)(i) of this section shall be readily visible and shall state Caution - Series Combination System Rated __ Amperes. This means you cannot stack inventory in this area, you cannot park high-lows or other vehicles in the area, and you cannot even put temporary items in the area. The disconnecting means shall be readily accessible and capable of being locked in the open position. It is not an official legal edition of the CFR. Control panels not located in the same space as the drive machine shall be located in cabinets with doors or panels capable of being locked closed. Permanent and conspicuous warning signs shall be provided, reading substantially as follows: Pipes or ducts that are foreign to the electrical installation and that require periodic maintenance or whose malfunction would endanger the operation of the electrical system may not be located in the vicinity of service equipment, metal-enclosed power switchgear, or industrial control assemblies. Unguarded live parts above working space shall be maintained at elevations not less than specified in Table K-3. OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. The provisions of paragraphs (j)(2), (j)(3), and (j)(4) of this section do not apply to equipment on the supply side of the service conductors. Where rear access is required to work on the deenergized parts on the back of enclosed equipment, a minimum working space 762 mm (30 in.) You must also have a 120vac 15 amp service outlet within 25ft. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident. Electric equipment may not be used unless the following markings have been placed on the equipment: The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified; and. Question: What would OSHA consider to be a safe distance for setting extra stock or empty containers from any electrical equipment such as ladder cable trays? This paragraph applies to induction and dielectric heating equipment and accessories for industrial and scientific applications, but not for medical or dental applications or for appliances. The width of Panel or 0.762 Meter which is Greater. Where controls are enclosed in cabinets, the doors shall either open at least 90 degrees or be removable. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. This fault shall be assumed to be either between two or more of the circuit conductors, or between any circuit conductor and the grounding conductor or enclosing metal raceway. 1910.305 (g): Wiring requirements for flexible cords and cables. Inside tents and concessions. All fluidizing lines-would have to be purged in order to prevent plugging of the line. Conductors and equipment used on circuits exceeding 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with all applicable provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) of this section and with the following provisions which supplement or modify those requirements. Completed wiring installations shall be free from short circuits and from grounds other than those required or permitted by this subpart. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. 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