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// CODE SNIPPET

1910.308(a)(5) Interrupting and Isolating Devices

OSHA 1910 General Industry > S Electrical > 1910.308 Special Systems > 1910.308(a) Systems Over 600 Volts, Nominal > 1910.308(a)(5) Interrupting and Isolating Devices
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1910.308(a)(5)(i)

Circuit breaker installations located indoors shall consist of metal-enclosed units or fire-resistant cell-mounted units. In locations accessible only to qualified employees, open mounting of circuit breakers is permitted. A means of indicating the open and closed position of circuit breakers shall be provided.

1910.308(a)(5)(iii)

Fused cutouts installed in buildings or transformer vaults shall be of a type identified for the purpose. Distribution cutouts may not be used indoors, underground, or in metal enclosures. They shall be readily accessible for fuse replacement.

1910.308(a)(5)(iv)

Where fused cutouts are not suitable to interrupt the circuit manually while carrying full load, an approved means shall be installed to interrupt the entire load. Unless the fused cutouts are interlocked with the switch to prevent opening of the cutouts under load, a conspicuous sign shall be placed at such cutouts reading: "WARNING -- DO NOT OPERATE UNDER LOAD."

1910.308(a)(5)(v)

Suitable barriers or enclosures shall be provided to prevent contact with nonshielded cables or energized parts of oil-filled cutouts.

1910.308(a)(5)(vi)

Load interrupter switches may be used only if suitable fuses or circuits are used in conjunction with these devices to interrupt fault currents.

1910.308(a)(5)(vi)(A)

Where these devices are used in combination, they shall be coordinated electrically so that they will safely withstand the effects of closing, carrying, or interrupting all possible currents up to the assigned maximum short-circuit rating.

1910.308(a)(5)(vi)(B)

Where more than one switch is installed with interconnected load terminals to provide for alternate connection to different supply conductors, each switch shall be provided with a conspicuous sign reading: "WARNING -- SWITCH MAY BE ENERGIZED BY BACKFEED."

1910.308(a)(5)(vii)

A means (for example, a fuseholder and fuse designed for the purpose) shall be provided to completely isolate equipment for inspection and repairs. Isolating means that are not designed to interrupt the load current of the circuit shall be either interlocked with an approved circuit interrupter or provided with a sign warning against opening them under load.

1910.308(a)(5)(ii)

Where fuses are used to protect conductors and equipment, a fuse shall be placed in each ungrounded conductor. Two power fuses may be used in parallel to protect the same load, if both fuses have identical ratings, and if both fuses are installed in an identified common mounting with electrical connections that will divide the current equally. Power fuses of the vented type may not be used indoors, underground, or in metal enclosures unless identified for the use.

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1910.308(a)(5) Electrical, Interrupting and Isolating Devices
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OSHA 1910 General Industry > S Electrical > 1910.308 Special Systems > 1910.308(a) Systems Over 600 Volts, Nominal > 1910.308(a)(5) Interrupting and Isolating Devices
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OSHA 1910 General Industry > S Electrical > 1910.308 Special Systems > 1910.308(a) Systems Over 600 Volts, Nominal > 1910.308(a)(5) Interrupting and Isolating Devices > 1910.308(a)(5)(vi) > 1910.308(a)(5)(vi)(B)
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