Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 39 - SAFETY STANDARDS-GENERAL
Subchapter B - ELECTRIC SAFETY
FUSES AND OTHER CUT-OUTS, SWITCHES AND CONTROLLERS
Section 39.157 - Disconnecting of fusible cut-outs before handling
Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 39.157
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
Fusible cut-outs in circuits operating at over 150 volts to ground shall be arranged in any one of the following ways:
(1) Ungrounded current-carrying parts are not touched by persons refusing the cut-outs until the fuses have been disconnected from sources of electrical energy.
(2) The cut-out may be disconnected by a suitable switch in series.
(3) The fuse may be conveniently handled by means of insulating handles or portable appliances provided for the purpose.
(4) Fusible cut-outs below 150 volts to ground and less than 60 amperes' capacity are exempted from the provisions of this section.
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