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

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Table 130.5(C)(3) of NFPA 70E-2027 distinguishes operation of a circuit breaker, switch, contactor or starter in a normal operating condition from operation in an abnormal condition when it estimates the likelihood of an arc flash occurrence.

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record gloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.likelihood, which is cited on the entry Normal operating condition.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause Table 130.5(C)(3)DATA RECORDgloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.likelihoodgloss.normal-operating-c..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYNormal operating conditionNormal operating conditionNo revisions
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SourceNFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause Table 130.5(C)(3)
Data recordgloss.normal-operating-condition.nfpa70e.likelihoodVerified 2026-10-27
EntryNormal operating conditionNo revisions
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Normal operating condition (Glossary)
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause Table 130.5(C)(3), Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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