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1926.404(f)(7)(i) Supports and Enclosures for Conductors

OSHA 1926 Construction > K Electrical > 1926.404 Wiring Design and Protection > 1926.404(f) Grounding > 1926.404(f)(7) Supports, Enclosures, and Equipment to Be Grounded > 1926.404(f)(7)(i) Supports and Enclosures for Conductors

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Metal cable trays, metal raceways, and metal enclosures for conductors shall be grounded, except that:

1926.404(f)(7)(i)(A)

Metal enclosures such as sleeves that are used to protect cable assemblies from physical damage need not be grounded; and

1926.404(f)(7)(i)(B)

Metal enclosures for conductors added to existing installations of open wire, knob-and-tube wiring, and nonmetallic-sheathed cable need not be grounded if all of the following conditions are met:

1926.404(f)(7)(i)(B)(1)

Runs are less than 25 feet (7.62 m);

1926.404(f)(7)(i)(B)(2)

Enclosures are free from probable contact with ground, grounded metal, metal laths, or other conductive materials; and

1926.404(f)(7)(i)(B)(3)

Enclosures are guarded against employee contact.

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