Exposed energized parts above workspace and above areas where persons may normally walk or stand shall be maintained at elevations not less than that required by the following table:

Table 2934 - Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts above Workspace

NOMINAL VOLTAGE

ELEVATION

BETWEENPHASES

Feet

Meters

601-7500

9.0¹

2.8¹

7501-35kV

9.0

2.8

Over 35kv

9 feet + 0.37 inch/kv

2.8 + 9.5 mm/kV

above 35kv

over 35 kV

1 The minimum elevation may be 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) for installations built before April 1, 2009.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).

2. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 88, No. 1).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-1-2009; operative 4-1-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3 (Register 2009, No. 14).