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Arc Flash Approach Boundaries Explained

The document discusses arc flash boundaries and limited approach boundaries for working near energized electrical equipment. It provides definitions for various boundaries and specifications for different voltage ranges according to NFPA 70E standards.

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Arc Flash Approach Boundaries Explained

The document discusses arc flash boundaries and limited approach boundaries for working near energized electrical equipment. It provides definitions for various boundaries and specifications for different voltage ranges according to NFPA 70E standards.

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Arc Flash Boundary

Limited Approach Boundary


Limited Space
Restricted Approach Boundary
Restricted Space
Any point on an exposed, energized
electrical conductor or circuit part

ENCLOSURE

OPEN SIDE OF
ENCLOSURE

EXPOSED,
ENERGIZED
COMPONENT

LIMITED RESTRICTED
THE FLASH SPACE SPACE
PROTECTION
BOUNDARY CAN
BE GREATER
OR LESS THAN
THE LIMITED
APPROACH
BOUNDARY

ZERO DISTANCE

RESTRICTED APPROACH BOUNDARY (SHOCK)

LIMITED APPROACH BOUNDARY (SHOCK)

(1) (2) (3) (4)


Nominal System Limited Approach Limited Approach Restricted Approach
Voltage Range, Boundary - Exposed Boundary - Exposed Boundary - Includes
Phase to Phase Movable Conductor Fixed Circuit Part Inadvertent Movement
Adder
Less than 50 Not Specified Not Specified Not Specified
50 to 150 10ft 0in 3.0m 3ft 6in 1.0m Avoid Contact
151 to 750 10ft 0in 3.0m 3ft 6in 1.0m 1ft 0in 0.3m
751 to 15kV 10ft 0in 3.0m 5ft 0in 1.5m 2ft 2in 0.7m
Approach boundaries are specified in NFPA 70E+ Table 130.4

Hazard Risk Personal Pretective Personal Protective


Category Clothing Equipment
0 Non-Melting, Non-Flammable Safety Glasses
1 FR Shirt and FR Pants or Coverall Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Insulating Glove
2 Cotton Underwear Plus FR Shirt and FR Pants or Coverall Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Insulating Glove
3 Cotton Underwear Plus FR Shirt and FR Pants or Coverall Hard Hat, Flash Suit Hood and Hearing Protection, Insulating Glove
4 Cotton Underwear FR Shirt and FR Pants or Coverall Plus Hard Hat, Flash Suit Hood and Hearing Protection, Insulating Glove
Double Lay Stitching Coat and Pants

arc-flash.pdf

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