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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2. High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 19. Outdoor Wiring (Formerly Article 68)
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§2826. Raceways Above Ground.


(a) Protection Against Corrosion. Raceways and equipment, unless constructed of corrosion-resistant material, shall be suitably protected against corrosion inside and outside (except threads at joints).

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 300-6.)

(b) Secured in Place. Raceways shall enter and be secured to pull boxes, terminal enclosures and to cases, shields or enclosures of apparatus, except in vaults, substations or the space under high-voltage switchboards. Raceways shall be securely supported.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 300-11.)

(c) Protection Against Weather. Raceways exposed to the weather shall be weatherproof.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 110-11.)

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(c), Health and Safety 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).

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