Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) New
Installations. All electrical distribution systems constructed after July 1,
2023, shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association's National Electrical Code 2017 edition
(NFPA 70-2017).
b) Existing
Installations. The following minimum requirements shall apply at any and all
portions of electrical systems installed prior to July 1, 2023:
1) Conductors. The type and size of all
conductors shall comply with their approved use as indicated in the National
Electrical Code (NFPA 70-1984).
2)
Overcurrent Protection. All electrical power distribution system conductors in
youth camps shall be protected against overcurrent by circuit breakers or fuses
sized for the rated current carrying capacity of the conductors.
3) Receptacles. Receptacles serving
recreational vehicles shall be of the grounding type of either 5, 20, 30 or 50
amps. When tested by a receptacle tester, they shall not indicate any open
ground, open neutral or open hot conductors or any reversed wiring
conditions.
4) Weatherproof
Equipment. All switches, circuit breakers, receptacles, control equipment,
junction boxes, and metering devices located outside shall be weatherproof
equipment when in use or a cover must be placed over them so they are
weatherproof when in use.
5)
Splices. All electrical power distribution feeders shall be continuous from
fitting to fitting, and all splices shall comply with the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70-1984).
6) Clearances.
A) In areas that are subject to movement of
vehicles, overhead electrical power distribution wiring shall be at least 15
feet above grade. In areas that are not subject to movement of vehicles,
overhead electrical power distribution wiring shall be at least 10 feet above
grade, sidewalks, platforms, or any projections from which they may be
reached.
B) A horizontal clearance
of three feet shall be maintained between vehicles and the support for overhead
conductors.
C) Outdoor receptacles
shall be located at least 18 inches above ground level.
7) Adequacy of Supports. Any structure used
to support electrical wiring or equipment shall be capable of supporting the
required structural loads. Electrical equipment shall not be attached to
trees.
8) Tree Branches. Dead Tree
branches which overhang distribution wiring shall be removed and live branches
which touch distribution wiring shall be trimmed.
c) All electrical systems shall be maintained
in a safe state of repair. All damaged or defective equipment shall be repaired
or replaced. All loose equipment shall be secured. All face plates and panel
fronts shall be in place and all live parts shall be covered to prevent
accidental contact. All components of the electrical system shall be
periodically inspected by the licensee to determine if they are properly
functioning.