National Electric Code

29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

29 CFR 1910.137
 Terms used
NEC - National Electric Code
CFR - Codes of Federal Regulations
3M Program - Material Maintenance
Management
GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter
BMS - Building Maintenance
Supervisor
National Electric Code
29 CFR 1910 Subpart S
Standards for
electrical systems,
installations, tools
and equipment
OPNAVINST 5100.23 series
OPNAVINST 5100.19 series

Shore and afloat

safety program
manuals
 29 CFR 1910.137

Testing and
inspection of
electrically
insulated gloves.
SPAWARINST 5100.9 series

Maintenance and
repair of electronic
equipment ashore
 Policy
A command supported electrical safety
program shall be established. Activities are
required to comply with Material
Maintenance Management (3M) provisions, if
applicable. Additionally, classroom spaces
which are directly related to fleet training
evolutions must comply with applicable
provisions of OPNAVINST 5100.19 (series)
and NSTM chapter 300, as applicable.
 (continued)

All other spaces and non-training

evolutions must comply with
29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and other
related nationally recognized electrical
standards, as adopted by
OPNAVINST 5100.23 (series).
 (continued)
The maintenance and repair of electronic
equipment ashore is governed by
SPAWARINST 5100.9 (series). Potential
regulatory conflicts that may arise within
the fleet-simulated training
environments are to be resolved in favor
of NAVSHIP/NAVSEA or
OPNAVINST 5100.19 (series) as
applicable.
A Electrical Safety
program is…...
Designed to
minimize
electrical, fire and
shock hazards
 Poor Tension…...
Electrical receptacles that
have poor tension increases
resistance which eventually
results in an electrical arc
or fire.
 To protect personnel
against short circuits, the
grounding contact tension
must be maintained so the
grounding path is not
breached.
Incorrect wiring, improper
installation and worn
electrical equipment pose
hazards to personnel and
equipment.
Poor
tension on
electrical
conductors.
Ensure ALL
electrical
plugs have no
exposed
wiring present
during routine
inspections...
 Electrical Receptacle
Requirements
A vigorous receptacle testing program
shall be conducted. Each receptacle shall
be tested at least annually. Defective
receptacles shall be replaced.

The Following slides describe what shall

be verified:
The physical integrity
(NOT CRACKED OR
BROKEN) for each
receptacle shall be
confirmed by visual
inspection.
The continuity of the
grounding circuit in
each receptacle shall
be verified.
Correct polarity of the
hot, neutral and
grounding connections
in each electrical
receptacle shall be
confirmed.
OPEN
NEUTRAL
HOT &
GROUND
REVERSED
OPEN
GROUND
CORRECT
 The retention force of each
connection (hot, neutral and
grounding) of each receptacle
(except locking type
receptacles) shall not be LESS
than four ounces.
A record shall be maintained for
electrical inspections. Each
receptacle need NOT be listed.
Areas specific to the inspection
should be noted (e.g., Building
1405, 2ud deck). List
discrepancies and abatement
action.
 GFCI receptacles shall
be tested. Both
receptacles of a duplex
GFCI receptacle shall be
tested.
A program of regular (at least
annually) inspection of
electrical equipment including
receptacles to detect and
correct unsafe conditions in
all buildings, barracks, etc.
Equipment will be checked for
grounding, loose wiring,
frayed cords, intact grounding
pin and equipment damage.
Electrical equipment used
around swimming pools shall
be checked daily prior to use.
 Installations and changes
to electrical wiring, fittings,
attachments, or other
electrical appliances shall
be made by qualified
personnel.
 Defective electric cords,
lighting fixtures, appliances,
receptacles and switches shall
be reported immediately to
the BMS and the command
Safety Representative for
corrective action.
 All electrical apparatus
must bear the label of/or be
listed by a testing/listing
facility (i.e., Underwriters
Laboratories or Factory
Mutual).
How about this
for a SURGE
PROTECTOR!
Ungrounded extension
cords
(Zip cords) are not
permitted.
Locally prepared extension
cords made with
handy/junction boxes with
knockouts are prohibited.
Multi-receptacle adapters
(octopus) are prohibited.
 Electric space heaters
will be equipped with tip
over shut-off switches.
An electrical tool issue, testing
and repair program shall be
instituted. Procedures
governing tool control, safety
and use should be
promulgated at the command
level.
GFCI protection that is 125 volt, single
phase, 15-20 amperage shall be present
for the following...
Outdoors where there is direct grade level
access (located not more than 6 feet 6 inches
above the ground) to the receptacles.

In bathrooms, kitchens and deep sink rooms

where receptacles are within six feet of sinks.
In garages
A record will be maintained and a
durable tag affixed to floor
buffers certifying serviceability
and date of last inspection. For all
other equipment, either a tag or a
system of colored tape attached to
the cord may be used.
 Test and inspection of
electrical insulated gloves will
be in accordance with
29 CFR 1910.137
with records of tests being
maintained.
Audio Visual personnel are
responsible for
maintenance and repair of
government owned
training aid equipment.