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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 49. Flexible Cords and Cables
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§2500.9. Splices.

(a) Flexible cords shall be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger shall be permitted to be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 2-1-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 6).

2. Editorial correction filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).

3. Repealer and new section filed 8-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).

4. Amendment of Note filed 5-5-2008; operative 5-5-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2008, No. 19).

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