T trafficmaker New member Dec 7, 2005 #1 Is there a requirement by NEC or NESC that requires use of backguy guards? TIA tm
tom baker First Chief Moderator & NEC Expert Staff member Location Bremerton, Washington Occupation Master Electrician Dec 7, 2005 #2 Re: Backguy Guards Not in the NEC, I don't have a copy of the NESC.
J jtester Senior Member Location Las Cruces N.M. Dec 7, 2005 #3 Re: Backguy Guards what are "backguy guards"? If you are referring to the yellow tubes, or galvanized covers that go over down guys on utility poles, the answer is yes, the NESC requires substantial guy guards where exposed to pedestrian traffic. The section is 264.E. Jim T
Re: Backguy Guards what are "backguy guards"? If you are referring to the yellow tubes, or galvanized covers that go over down guys on utility poles, the answer is yes, the NESC requires substantial guy guards where exposed to pedestrian traffic. The section is 264.E. Jim T