Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 2. High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 35. Workspace and Guarding (Formerly Article 84)

§2931. Entrance and Access to Workspace.

(a) At least one entrance not less than 24 inches wide and 6 1/2 feet high shall be provided to give access to the working space about electrical equipment. On switchboard and control panels exceeding 48 inches in width, there shall be one entrance at each end of such board where reasonably practicable. Where bare energized parts at any voltage, or insulated energized parts above 600 volts, are located adjacent to such entrance, they shall be suitably guarded.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 110-33(a).)

(b) Permanent or portable ladders, stairways, or other suitable means shall be provided to give safe access to the working space around electrical equipment installed on platforms, balconies, mezzanine floors, or in attic or roof rooms or spaces.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 3-110-33(b).)

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).