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Put on your glasses!
Although he was quoting Mike Holt, he still said it in the OP!
Bill, I saw those quotes from Holt.
I do not see the OP saying the space will be clear at all times like jxofaltrds seemed to be suggesting.
Article 110.26(B) Clear Spaces Clarification
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Bill, I saw those quotes from Holt.
I do not see the OP saying the space will be clear at all times like jxofaltrds seemed to be suggesting.
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Just put up a No Parking sign. That gives them 10 minutes for loading/unloading during which they must remain with the vehicle and beyond that they can get a ticket. 
MasterTheNEC
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(B) Clear Spaces. Working space required by this sectionshall not be used for storage. When normally enclosed liveparts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the workingspace, if in a passageway or general open space, shall besuitably guarded.
Above is the actual code...not exactly as Mr. Holt states. Again sometimes we know that personal preference or opinion can taint the verbiage as it is written. That is why it is important to understand that teaching material or handbooks are simply opinions.
Above is the actual code...not exactly as Mr. Holt states. Again sometimes we know that personal preference or opinion can taint the verbiage as it is written. That is why it is important to understand that teaching material or handbooks are simply opinions.
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Most if not all the mods here have stated many times that the handbook is not code.
Like you I believe the words in the actual code section are what matter.
That said ..... the section clearly prohibits storing items in that space. If someone plans to park a cart in that space on a regular basis I can see no way to avoid saying it is 'stored' there.
Like Don I don't see a real safety issue, and if I was an EI I might not even notice it. However, my limited experience with OSHA and the training we have received strongly suggests to me that OSHA would not be so forgiving and pass down a fine. In many areas this might never happen, but in large plants / construction sites with regular inspections it could easily happen. YMMV.
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Just put up a No Parking sign. That gives them 10 minutes for loading/unloading during which they must remain with the vehicle and beyond that they can get a ticket.
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As a counter example, if I move a scissor lift into the middle of a high bay aisle, as long as I am working from it is not being stored in the aisle.
It may be blocking it, but it is not stored there.
I see "stored" as applying only when the equipment in question is not being used, regardless of whether that use is scheduled or not.
It may be blocking it, but it is not stored there.
I see "stored" as applying only when the equipment in question is not being used, regardless of whether that use is scheduled or not.
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MasterTheNEC
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Considering I typically don't see OSHA on the job until after an accident happens. I would take my chances. As described its not being used as storage...and thats all I gotta say about that
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