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Data record std.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-f-method-choice

Verified 2026-10-27 Confidence: High

Clause 130.5(F) of NFPA 70E-2027 allows one of two methods for selecting arc flash personal protective equipment on a given piece of equipment, the incident energy analysis method or the arc flash PPE category method, never both on the same equipment, and bars the use of incident energy analysis results to pick a category from Table 130.7(C)(15)(c).

ProvenanceNFPA 70E-2027 supports data record std.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-f-method-choice, which is cited on the entry Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.SOURCENFPA 70E-2027NFPA 70E-2027Licensed standard, clause 130.5(F)DATA RECORDstd.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-f-method-choicestd.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(F)
Data recordstd.nfpa-70e.structure.130-5-f-method-choiceVerified 2026-10-27
EntryStandard for Electrical Safety in the WorkplaceNo revisions
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Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (Standards)
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NFPA 70E-2027, clause 130.5(F), Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, NFPA. Publisher page

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