Data record `std.nfpa-70e.structure.120-6-process`

Verified 2026-10-27 Confidence: High

Clause 120.6 of NFPA 70E-2027 defines the process for establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition as nine steps performed in the order given to the extent possible: determine all possible sources of supply from up-to-date drawings, diagrams and tags; interrupt the load and open the disconnecting devices for each source; visually verify that blades are fully open or that drawout breakers are withdrawn; release stored electrical energy; block or relieve stored nonelectrical energy; apply lockout/tagout devices under a documented procedure; test for absence of voltage; apply temporary protective grounds where required; and install those grounds to the placement, capacity and impedance rules of the final step.

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Step	Item	Detail
Source	NFPA 70E-2027	Licensed standard, clause 120.6
Data record	std.nfpa-70e.structure.120-6-process	Verified 2026-10-27
Entry	Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace	No revisions

Subject: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (Standards)
Kind: Standard scope
Source: NFPA 70E-2027, clause 120.6, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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2026-10-27	created

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