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34 Pa. Code § 39.106. Isolating live parts by elevation.

§ 39.106. Isolating live parts by elevation.

 Current-carrying parts need not be guarded if they are maintained at the following distances above the floors which may be occupied by persons:

Voltage of ConductorsElevation (in feet)
300—750 7
750—2,500 7
2,500—7,500 8
7,500—30,000 9
30,000—70,00010
70,000—100,00012
Over 100,00014

Cross References

   This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §  39.143 (relating to isolation by elevation); 34 Pa. Code §  39.160 (relating to guarding live parts of switches and automatic cut-outs not installed on switchboards); and 34 Pa. Code §  39.199 (relating to guarding or isolating live parts).



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