Nfpa 70e

[jsilva]

Recently there was an upper management meeting in my facility, where the safety coordinator mention that there should not be any flex cord bondled together on any machines with a wire tie. Last year it was mention to me my a local inspector that romax should not ge strapped together with a wire tie. I been looking for this article on the NFPA 70E and NEC, but still I have not come across it. If any of you knows this article please share with me. Thanks!

 

[raider1]

Flexible cord can't be attached to building surfaces. Take a look at 400.8(4)

As far as NM cable (Romex) it must be secured and supported in accordance with 334.30.

Also I would like to mention the NFPA 70E is a standard for safety in the work place and not an installation standard. NFPA 70 is the national electrical code and is the installation standard for electrical wiring.

Chris

 

[infinity]

Recently there was an upper management meeting in my facility, where the safety coordinator mention that there should not be any flex cord bondled together on any machines with a wire tie. Thanks!

Tied to the machine and tied to the building structure, as Chris mentioned, are too different things. IMO being tied to the machine to prevent a tripping hazard is a good idea.

 

[raider1]

IMO being tied to the machine to prevent a tripping hazard is a good idea.

I agree.

Chris

 

[jsilva]

I agree with all of you! I am waiting for the saferty coordinator to talk to me about it, so I can ask him to show me the article about not using the wire tie to secure flex cords on the machines. Thanks to all you guys.