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Data record gloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.definition

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The first exception to clause 110.2(B) of NFPA 70E-2027 allows normal operation of equipment without an electrically safe work condition only when the equipment is in a normal operating condition, which requires all seven of the following: properly installed, properly maintained, rated for the available fault current, used in accordance with its listing, labeling and manufacturer's instructions, doors closed and secured, all covers in place and secured, and no evidence of impending failure.

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record gloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.definition, which is cited on the entry Normal operating condition.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause 110.2(B) Exception No. 1DATA RECORDgloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.definitiongloss.normal-operating-c..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYNormal operating conditionNormal operating conditionNo revisions
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Data recordgloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.definitionVerified 2026-10-27
EntryNormal operating conditionNo revisions
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Normal operating condition (Glossary)
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause 110.2(B) Exception No. 1, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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