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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 3. Work Procedures
Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 3. Work Procedures
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§2320.1. General.
(a) Only qualified persons shall work on electrical equipment or systems.
(b) Only qualified persons shall be permitted to perform any function in proximity to energized overhead conductors unless means to prevent accidental contact have been provided in accordance with Articles 3 and 4 of these orders.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
HISTORY
1. Repealer of Article 3 (Sections 2320.1-2320.4) and new Article 3 (Sections 2320.1-2320.9) filed 3-31-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 13).
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).
3. Amendment filed 8-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).
4. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 3-3-99; operative 4-2-99 (Register 99, No. 10).
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