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Data record gloss.arc-flash-boundary.nfpa70e.definition

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Article 100 of NFPA 70E-2027 defines the arc flash boundary, where an arc flash hazard exists, as the approach limit at which the incident energy equals the threshold value the definition states, the same value clause 130.5(E) uses for the incident energy analysis method.

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record gloss.arc-flash-boundary.nfpa70e.definition, which is cited on the entry Arc flash boundary.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause Article 100DATA RECORDgloss.arc-flash-boundary.nfpa70e.definitiongloss.arc-flash-boundary..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYArc flash boundaryArc flash boundaryNo revisions
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Arc flash boundary (Glossary)
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause Article 100, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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