code enforcement at our university told me that a warning label for arc flash was required on meter centers per new NEC requirements -- can I get a copy of this update?
donb@housing.ufl.edu
donb@housing.ufl.edu
warning labeling for arc flash
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Re: warning labeling for arc flash
110.16 Flash Protection.
Switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.
FPN No. 1: NFPA 70E-2000, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, provides assistance in determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting personal protective equipment.
FPN No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-1998, Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products.
110.16 Flash Protection.
Switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.
FPN No. 1: NFPA 70E-2000, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, provides assistance in determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting personal protective equipment.
FPN No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-1998, Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products.
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Re: warning labeling for arc flash
Brady, T&B, Ideal all have labels that meet the 110.16, $1-$2 each. However the label is only 1/2 the answer. Some type of training will be required, even if don't get inside if you are not qualified. However I suspect that the 2005 NEC will require us to add the calorie value. It was a proposal for the 02 cycle and was not accepted.
Remember the NEC is not grandfathered. Charlie did you a favor posting the text of the NEC. I suggest you get a copy NFPA 70E, as well as the NEC.
Brady, T&B, Ideal all have labels that meet the 110.16, $1-$2 each. However the label is only 1/2 the answer. Some type of training will be required, even if don't get inside if you are not qualified. However I suspect that the 2005 NEC will require us to add the calorie value. It was a proposal for the 02 cycle and was not accepted.
Remember the NEC is not grandfathered. Charlie did you a favor posting the text of the NEC. I suggest you get a copy NFPA 70E, as well as the NEC.
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