California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 5 - Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2 - High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 35 - Workspace and Guarding
Section 2934 - Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts
Exposed energized parts above workspace and above areas where persons may normally walk or stand shall be maintained at elevations not less than that required by the following table:
Table 2934 - Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts above Workspace
NOMINAL VOLTAGE |
ELEVATION |
|
BETWEENPHASES |
Feet |
Meters |
601-7500 | 9.01 | 2.81 |
7501-35kV | 9.0 | 2.8 |
Over 35kv | 9 feet + 0.37 inch/kv | 2.8 + 9.5 mm/kV |
above 35kv | over 35 kV |
1 The minimum elevation may be 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) for installations built before April 1, 2009.
1. Editorial correction filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).
2. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 88, No. 1).
3. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 4-1-2009; operative 4-1-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3 (Register 2009, No. 14).
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.