NFPA 79 AND WIRE NUT USAGE

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The current NFPA 79 article 13.5.9.2 prohibits use of wire nuts in motor wiring. Does this apply to wiring smaller than 10 AWG? I seem to recall a reference some where saying wire nuts are OK on 10 AWG and smaller. I can't find a code reference that answers that. Can anyone give me an answer, with references?:?
 
Are you asking about motors wired in the field or the manufacturing of industrial machinery? Does NFPA 79 apply to field connectors for motors?
 
The current NFPA 79 article 13.5.9.2 prohibits use of wire nuts in motor wiring. Does this apply to wiring smaller than 10 AWG? I seem to recall a reference some where saying wire nuts are OK on 10 AWG and smaller. I can't find a code reference that answers that. Can anyone give me an answer, with references?:?
That sounds ridiculous, if there is not one I would just switch to IEC 60204
as NFPA 79 its not a mandatory standard.
 
The current NFPA 79 article 13.5.9.2 prohibits use of wire nuts in motor wiring. Does this apply to wiring smaller than 10 AWG? I seem to recall a reference some where saying wire nuts are OK on 10 AWG and smaller. I can't find a code reference that answers that. Can anyone give me an answer, with references?:?

Both actually. We are currently in the process of changing to bolted ring terminals. My techs just wanted a reference if there is one. OSHA you know!
 
Both actually. We are currently in the process of changing to bolted ring terminals. My techs just wanted a reference if there is one. OSHA you know!
How does OSHA fit in to this? Your terminations are insulated/covered so employees can't contact live components aren't they? That is probably number one thing from OSHA here, after that electrical hazards in relation to the motor pretty much go away and then they start to focus on mechanical hazards.
 
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