Definition of Amusement Attractions under NEC 525

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W. C. Samson

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Section 525 restricts the location of "attractions" and amusement rides relative to overhead conductors, but they do not define exactly what an attraction is. Can anyone help?

Would the local tractor dealer's display at the Fair be allowed under an overhead conductor that is less than 600 volts?
 
Re: Definition of Amusement Attractions under NEC 525

I would contact the AHJ over the Fair installation. This is open to interpretation. I personally don't feel it applies to the tractor dealers display.
 
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525.1 Scope.
This article covers the installation of portable wiring and equipment for carnivals, circuses, fairs, and similar functions, including wiring in or on all structures.

Article 525 addresses the installation of portable wiring and equipment for temporary attractions, such as carnivals, circuses, and fairs. Article 525 is intended to apply to all wiring in or on portable structures, whereas Articles 518 and 520 apply to permanent structures. Installations for portable equipment used at carnivals, circuses, fairs, and the like, were formerly covered under Article 527, Temporary Installations. Article 525 was developed because the requirements for temporary installations contained in Article 527 apply more to construction sites than to events such as fairs and carnivals that are open to the general public. Additionally, Article 525 significantly expands the requirements and scope for installing electrical equipment at these locations. (From the Handbook)

That would seem to cover the local tractor dealer.
 
Re: Definition of Amusement Attractions under NEC 525

Bryan, I was writing as you were posting. I might agree with you. I guess you are probably right about tossing it to the AHJ.
 
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