Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2. High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 18. Conductors (Formerly Article 67)

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§2816. Insulation.

Conductors shall be insulated, except where uninsulated conductors are specifically permitted by these orders, and shall have a voltage rating not less than the operating voltage of the circuit.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 3-310-2(a).)

(a) Wet Locations. Conductors installed in wet locations either above or below ground shall be moisture-resistant or of a type approved for use under wet conditions.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 3-310-7.)

(b) Corrosive Conditions. Conductors exposed to oils, greases, vapors, gases, fumes, liquids, or other substances having a deleterious effect upon the conductor or the insulation shall be of a type approved for the use.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 3-310-8.)

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, N. 1).

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