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Data record std.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-e-arc-flash-boundary

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Clause 130.5(E) of NFPA 70E-2027 locates the arc flash boundary in one of two ways: under the incident energy analysis method it is the distance at which the incident energy equals the threshold value the clause states, with Informative Annex D available for the estimate, and under the PPE category method it is taken from Table 130.7(C)(15)(a) or Table 130.7(C)(15)(b) where those tables apply.

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record std.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-e-arc-flash-boundary, which is cited on the entry Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause 130.5(E)DATA RECORDstd.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-e-arc-flash-boundarystd.nfpa-70e.structure.1..Verified 2026-10-27ENTRYStandard for Electrical Safety in the WorkplaceStandard for Electrical ..No revisions
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SourceNFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause 130.5(E)
Data recordstd.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-e-arc-flash-boundaryVerified 2026-10-27
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Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (Standards)
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause 130.5(E), Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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