Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART I. Department of Labor and Industry |
Chapter 39. Safety StandardsGeneral |
SubChapter B. ELECTRIC SAFETY |
Section 39.51. Definitions |
Section 39.52. Penalty |
Section 39.61. Applicability |
Section 39.62. Scope |
Section 39.63. Modification or waiver of provisions |
Section 39.64. Time for compliance |
Section 39.65. Ground conductor |
Section 39.66. Nature of ground connection |
Section 39.67. Attachment of ground conductor |
Section 39.68. Methods of ground connection |
Section 39.69. Ground resistance |
Section 39.70. Joint use of grounds and ground conductors for different systems |
Section 39.81. Applicability |
Section 39.82. Scope |
Section 39.83. Modification or waiver of provisions |
Section 39.84. Time for compliance |
Section 39.85. General requirements |
Section 39.86. Illumination |
Section 39.87. Enclosing walls and ceilings |
Section 39.88. Floors, floor openings, passageways, stairs |
Section 39.89. Exits |
Section 39.90. Fire fighting appliances |
Section 39.101. General requirement |
Section 39.102. Inspections |
Section 39.103. Protective grounding |
Section 39.104. Working space about electrical equipment |
Section 39.105. Guarding live parts |
Section 39.106. Isolating live parts by elevation |
Section 39.107. Identification |
Section 39.111. Speed control and stopping devices |
Section 39.112. Protecting shaft ends, pulleys, belts, and other moving parts |
Section 39.113. Guards for live parts |
Section 39.114. Hazardous locations |
Section 39.115. Grounding noncurrent-carrying parts |
Section 39.116. Deteriorating agencies |
Section 39.121. Applicability |
Section 39.122. Isolation |
Section 39.123. Ventilation |
Section 39.124. Suitable supports and floors |
Section 39.125. Guarding live parts in battery room |
Section 39.126. Illumination |
Section 39.127. Acid-resisting coverings |
Section 39.131. Current transformers secondary circuits |
Section 39.132. Grounding low voltage circuits of instrument transformers |
Section 39.133. Grounding transformer cases |
Section 39.134. Transformers |
Section 39.141. Electrical protection from conductors |
Section 39.142. Mechanical and thermal protection |
Section 39.143. Isolation by elevation |
Section 39.144. Guarding conductors |
Section 39.145. Guarding in hazardous locations |
Section 39.146. Pendants and portables |
Section 39.147. Temporary wiring |
Section 39.148. Taping ends and joints |
Section 39.151. Accessible and indicating |
Section 39.152. Hazardous locations |
Section 39.153. Required placement of switches |
Section 39.154. Switches or other grounding devices |
Section 39.155. Character of switches and disconnectors |
Section 39.156. Cut-outs |
Section 39.157. Disconnecting of fusible cut-outs before handling |
Section 39.158. Arcing or suddenly moving parts |
Section 39.159. Grounding noncurrent-carrying metal parts |
Section 39.160. Guarding live parts of switches and automatic cut-outs not installed on switchboards |
Section 39.171. Accessibility and convenient attendance |
Section 39.172. Location and illumination |
Section 39.173. Necessary equipment |
Section 39.174. Arrangement and identification |
Section 39.175. Spacings and barriers against short circuit |
Section 39.176. Grounding |
Section 39.177. Guarding live parts |
Section 39.181. Location |
Section 39.182. Provisions for disconnecting |
Section 39.183. Ground wires |
Section 39.184. Grounding frames |
Section 39.185. Guarding live parts |
Section 39.186. Utilization installations |
Section 39.191. Applicability |
Section 39.192. Scope |
Section 39.193. Modification or waiver of provisions |
Section 39.194. Time for compliance |
Section 39.195. General requirements |
Section 39.196. Inspections and repairs |
Section 39.197. Grounding |
Section 39.198. Working space about electrical equipment |
Section 39.199. Guarding or isolating live parts |
Section 39.200. Hazardous locations |
Section 39.201. Storage batteries, transformers, and lightning arresters |
Section 39.202. Identification |
Section 39.211. Electrical protection |
Section 39.212. Mechanical and thermal protection |
Section 39.213. Isolating or guarding |
Section 39.214. Guarding conductors |
Section 39.215. Guarding in damp or hazardous locations |
Section 39.216. Precautions to avoid excessive inductance and eddy currents |
Section 39.217. Pendants and portables |
Section 39.218. Taping ends and joints |
Section 39.219. Grounding or isolating service conduits |
Section 39.220. Temporary wiring |
Section 39.231. Accessible and indicating |
Section 39.232. Hazardous locations |
Section 39.233. Where switches are required |
Section 39.234. Character of switches and disconnectors |
Section 39.235. Disconnection of fusible cut-outs before handling |
Section 39.236. Arcing or suddenly moving parts |
Section 39.237. Grounding noncurrent-carrying metal parts |
Section 39.238. Guarding live parts of switches and automatic cut-outs |
Section 39.241. Accessibility and convenient attendance |
Section 39.242. Location |
Section 39.243. Arrangement and identification |
Section 39.244. Spacing and barriers against short circuit |
Section 39.245. Grounding frames |
Section 39.246. Guarding current-carrying parts |
Section 39.251. Control devices |
Section 39.252. Hazardous locations |
Section 39.253. Deteriorating agencies |
Section 39.254. Guards for live parts |
Section 39.255. Protecting moving parts |
Section 39.261. Protection from burns |
Section 39.262. Grounding |
Section 39.263. Guarding live parts |
Section 39.271. Grounding |
Section 39.272. Insulation |
Section 39.273. Exposed live parts |
Section 39.274. Accessibility and guarding of signs |
Section 39.275. Control of outdoor signs |
Section 39.276. Connectors for signs |
Section 39.277. Isolated or guarding lamps in series circuits |
Section 39.278. Safe access to arc lamps |
Section 39.281. Insulation |
Section 39.282. Grounding |
Section 39.283. Cable connectors |
Section 39.284. Identified conductors, cords, and connectors |
Section 39.285. Use of portables and pendants |
Section 39.291. Guarding live and moving parts |
Section 39.292. Grounding noncurrent-carrying parts |
Section 39.293. Control of energy supply to cars and cranes |
Section 39.294. Control of movement of cars, cranes, and elevators |
Section 39.295. Subway and car lighting |
Section 39.301. Guarding noncurrent-carrying parts |
Section 39.302. Guarding current-carrying parts |
Section 39.303. Protection against induced voltages |
Section 39.304. Grounding of arresters for signaling systems |
Section 39.311. Interpretation and enforcement of rules |
Section 39.312. Organization diagram |
Section 39.313. Address list and emergency |
Section 39.314. Instructing employes |
Section 39.315. Qualifications of employes |
Section 39.316. Chief operator |
Section 39.317. Responsibility |
Section 39.321. Attendance |
Section 39.322. Requirement for two workmen |
Section 39.323. Uninstructed workmen and visitors |
Section 39.324. Diagrams for chief operator |
Section 39.325. Instructions to employes |
Section 39.326. Protective devices |
Section 39.327. Warning and danger signs |
Section 39.331. Rules and emergency method |
Section 39.332. Heeding warnings, warning others |
Section 39.333. Inexperienced or unfit employes |
Section 39.334. Supervision of workmen |
Section 39.335. Exercising care |
Section 39.336. Live and arcing parts |
Section 39.337. Safety appliances and suitable clothing |
Section 39.338. Safe supports and safety belts |
Section 39.339. Fire extinguishers |
Section 39.340. Repeating messages |
Section 39.351. Duties of chief operator |
Section 39.352. Duties of foreman |
Section 39.353. Special authorization |
Section 39.354. Restoring service after work |
Section 39.355. Maintaining service |
Section 39.356. Tagging electrical supply circuits |
Section 39.357. Protecting traffic |
Section 39.358. Protecting workmen by disconnectors |
Section 39.361. Definitions |
Section 39.362. General provisions |
Section 39.363. General requirements |
Section 39.364. Voltages between 750 and 7500 |
Section 39.365. Voltages above 7500 |
Section 39.366. Requirement for two workmen |
Section 39.367. When to kill parts |
Section 39.368. Operating switches and working from below |
Section 39.369. Attaching connecting wires and grounds |
Section 39.370. Handling series circuits |
Section 39.371. Stringing wires |
Section 39.381. General provisions |
Section 39.382. Workmans request |
Section 39.383. Opening disconnectors and tagging |
Section 39.384. Station protective grounds |
Section 39.385. Permission to work |
Section 39.386. Protective grounds of workmen for overhead lines |
Section 39.387. Proceeding with work |
Section 39.388. Procedure for other gangs |
Section 39.389. Reporting clear-transferring responsibility |
Section 39.390. Removal of tags |
Section 39.391. Restoring service |
Section 39.401. General provisions |
Section 39.402. Ground connections |
Section 39.403. Test of circuit |
Section 39.404. Completing grounds |
Section 39.405. Removing grounds |
Section 39.411. General provisions |
Section 39.412. Care about machines |
Section 39.413. Care about live or moving parts |
Section 39.414. Handling fuses or brushes |
Section 39.415. Battery rooms |
Section 39.416. Working in elevated positions |
Section 39.417. Handling switchboard equipment |
Section 39.418. Reporting circuit trouble to chief operator |
Section 39.419. Reporting defects |
Section 39.421. General provisions |
Section 39.422. Testing structures before climbing |
Section 39.423. Use of pole steps |
Section 39.424. Spurs |
Section 39.425. Care about live parts |
Section 39.426. Touching live parts |
Section 39.427. Protecting traffic |
Section 39.428. Stringing wires |
Section 39.429. Reporting defects |
Section 39.431. General provisions |
Section 39.432. Guarding manholes, handholes, and street openings |
Section 39.433. Testing for gas |
Section 39.434. Watchman on surface at manholes |
Section 39.435. Avoiding flames |
Section 39.436. Pulling cables |
Section 39.437. Testing and splicing live cable |
Section 39.438. Reporting defects |
Section 39.441. General provisions |
Section 39.442. Precaution on series circuits |
Section 39.443. Handling series lamps |
Section 39.444. Bridging series lamps |
Section 39.445. Testing series lamp circuits |
Section 39.446. Periodically disconnected circuits |
Section 39.447. Reporting defects |
Section 39.451. General provisions |
Section 39.452. Taped joints |
Section 39.453. Care about live parts |
Section 39.454. Opening circuits at switches |
Section 39.455. Current transformer secondaries |
Section 39.456. Special tools |
Section 39.457. Reporting defects |
Section 39.461. General requirements |
Section 39.462. Authorization for work |
Section 39.463. Checking of conditions |
Section 39.464. Foreman |
Section 39.465. Warnings and barriers |
Section 39.466. Requirement for two workmen |
Section 39.467. Reporting defects |
Section 39.471. General requirements |
Section 39.472. Live electrical parts |
Section 39.473. Standing on ground |
Section 39.474. Carrying tools |
Section 39.475. Handling and repairing live parts |
Section 39.476. Handling portable devices |
Section 39.477. Fuses and switches |
Section 39.478. Injuring cables and wires |
Section 39.479. Temporary wiring |
Section 39.480. General precautions |
Section 39.481. Reporting dangerous conditions |
Section 39.491. General requirements |
Section 39.492. Official in charge of operations |
Section 39.493. Precautions before climbing poles |
Section 39.494. Approaching supply lines |
Section 39.495. Touching equipment |
Section 39.496. Stringing wires |
Section 39.497. Reporting dangerous conditions |
Section 39.501. General requirements |
Section 39.511. Distribution and enforcement of rules |
Section 39.512. Address list and emergency rules |
Section 39.513. Instructing employes |
Section 39.514. Qualifications of employes |
Section 39.515. Protective devices |
Section 39.521. Heeding warnings, warning others |
Section 39.522. Inexperienced or unfit employes |
Section 39.523. Electrical supply equipment or lines |
Section 39.524. Safe supports and safety belts |
Section 39.525. Duties of foreman |
Section 39.526. Handling live parts |
Section 39.527. Power circuits in central offices |
Section 39.528. Handling fuses or brushes |
Section 39.529. Battery room |
Section 39.531. Testing structures before climbing |
Section 39.532. Use of pole steps |
Section 39.533. Spurs |
Section 39.534. Approaching supply line |
Section 39.535. Touching equipment |
Section 39.536. Care about electrical supply lines |
Section 39.537. Stringing wires |
Section 39.538. Protecting traffic |
Section 39.539. Reporting dangerous conditions |
Section 39.541. Guarding manholes, handholes, and street openings |
Section 39.542. Testing for gas |
Section 39.543. Watchman on surface at manholes |
Section 39.544. Avoiding flames |
Section 39.545. Pulling cables |
Section 39.546. Reporting dangerous conditions |
Notation
The provisions of this Subchapter B issued under act of April 27, 1927 (P. L. 465, No. 299) (35 P. S. § § 12211235.1), unless otherwise noted.
The provisions of this Subchapter B adopted July 1, 1917; amended through January 1, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
This Subchapter cited in 34 Pa. Code § 7.34 (relating to lighting and electric wiring); 34 Pa. Code § 7.145 (relating to pipes and wiring); 34 Pa. Code § 7.185 (relating to pipes and wiring); 34 Pa. Code § 7.261 (relating to electric wiring); 34 Pa. Code § 13.26 (relating to electrical equipment); 34 Pa. Code § 35.111 (relating to general requirements); 34 Pa. Code § 39.26 (relating to electrical hazards); 34 Pa. Code § 39.30 (relating to dusts, gases, and volitile liquids); and 34 Pa. Code § 43.1 (relating to definitions).