Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 39 - SAFETY STANDARDS-GENERAL
Subchapter B - ELECTRIC SAFETY
STORAGE BATTERIES
Section 39.124 - Suitable supports and floors

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 39.124
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

The cells of storage batteries shall be supported by suitable insulators, except small cells of insulating material. Suitable drainage or other means shall be provided beneath cells to prevent the accumulation of electrolyte in case of leakage or spraying. Acid resistive floors, such as vitrified brick, set in pitch, are recommended where large batteries are installed.

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 39.85 (relating to general requirements); 34 Pa. Code § 39.121 (relating to applicability); and 34 Pa. Code § 39.201 (relating to storage batteries, transformers, and lightning arresters).

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