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Data record gloss.restricted-approach-boundary.nfpa70e.definition

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Article 100 of NFPA 70E-2027 defines the restricted approach boundary as an approach limit at a distance from an exposed energized conductor or circuit part inside which the likelihood of electric shock is increased by electrical arc-over combined with inadvertent movement.

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record gloss.restricted-approach-boundary.nfpa70e.definition, which is cited on the entry Restricted approach boundary.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause Article 100DATA RECORDgloss.restricted-approach-boundary.nfpa70e.definitiongloss.restricted-approac..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYRestricted approach boundaryRestricted approach boun..No revisions
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SourceNFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause Article 100
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EntryRestricted approach boundaryNo revisions
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Restricted approach boundary (Glossary)
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Definition
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause Article 100, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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