Section 39.145. Guarding in hazardous locations  


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  • (a) Conductors in locations where inflammable gas normally exists shall be in metal conduit or metal sheathed cable. Fittings and outlets of such conduit and cable shall be electrically and mechanically continuous with the conduit or metal sheath, and the conduit shall be sealed to prevent entrance of gases.

    (b) Conductors in damp locations, if neither in conduit nor in waterproof metal sheaths in other suitable ducts, shall be effectively isolated and supported on a suitable type of insulator.