NFPA 70E COMPLIANCE GUIDE

This guide shall only be used in conjunction with performing the necessary calculations contained in a flash hazard analysis to determine the proper cal/cm 2 . If the results of the calculations exceed the cal/cm 2 that correspond to the HRC found on this guide, you must use clothing that complies with the calculation.
Panelboards Rated 240 V and Below - Notes 1 and 3
TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) Circuit Breaker (CB) or fused switch operation with covers on CB or fused switch operation with covers off Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Remove or Install CB's or fused switches Work on energized parts, including voltage testing V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

600 V Class Switchgear (with power circuit breakers or fused switches) - Notes 5 and 6

NEMA E2 (fused contactor) Motor Starters, 2.3 kV through 7.2 kV

TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) Contactor operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Insertion or removal (racking) of starters from cubicles, doors closed Contactor operation with enclosure doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of starters from cubicles, doors open Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Work on control circuits with energized parts >120 V exposed Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 0 0 0 1

TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of CB's from cubicles, doors closed Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts >120 V exposed Insertion or removal (racking) of CB's from cubicles, doors open Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts)

V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 0 0

HRC 0 0

0 1 2 2

0 2 2* 3

Y Y

Y Y

1 1

Panelboards / Switchboards Rated 240 V to 600 V (with molded case or insulated case CB's) - Notes 1 & 3
TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) CB or fused switch operation with covers on CB or fused switch operation with covers off Work on energized parts, including voltage testing V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

Y Y Y Y Y

2* 2* 2* 3 3

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

3 3 3 3 4

HRC 0 1

2*

600 V Class Motor Control Centers (MCC's) - Notes 2 (except as indicated) and 3
TASK (equipment is energized & work is
done within the flash protection boundary)

Other 600 V Class (277 V to 600 V, nominal) Equipment Lighting or small power transformers (600V Max) - Note 3

Metal Clad Switchgear, 1 kV and Above

TASK (equipment is energized & work is
done within the flash protection boundary)

V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 0 0

TASK (equipment is energized & work is

done within the flash protection boundary)

V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 1 2*

V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 0 2

CB or fused switch or starter operation with enclosure doors closed Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed CB or fused switch or starter operation with enclosure doors open Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts >120 V exposed Insertion or removal of individual starter "buckets" from MCC - Note 4

0 1 1 2*

Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Work on energized parts, including voltage testing

Y Y Y

2* 2*

Reading a panel meter while operating a meter switch CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors closed Work on control circuits with energized parts 120 V or below, exposed Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) CB or fused switch operation with enclosure doors open Insertion or removal (racking) of CB's from cubicles, doors open Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Opening voltage transformer or control power transformer compartments Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Work on energized parts, including voltage testing Work on control circuits with energized parts >120 V exposed

2 3 4 4 4 4

Other 600 V Class (277 V to 600 V Nom.) Equip - Revenue meters (kWH at primary voltage & current) - Note 3
TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) Cable trough or tray cover removal or installation Miscellaneous equipment cover removal or installation Application of safety grounds, after voltage test Insertion or removal Work on energized parts, including voltage testing V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

HRC 1 1

Y Y Y Y Y Y

2* 2* 2* 3

Y Y Y Y

2* 2* 2*

Y Y Y Y Y

4 4 4

Minimum Clothing Requirements

HRC -1 0 1 2 *2* 3

Protective Clothing
Natural ber short-sleeved shirt and long pants Natural ber long-sleeved shirt and pants Denim jeans and FR long-sleeved shirt OR FR long-sleeved shirt and pants OR FR coveralls FR long-sleeved shirt and pants OR FR coveralls FR long-sleeved shirt and pants OR FR coveralls

Minimum Cal/cm2 N/A N/A 4 8 8 25

Other Equipment 1 kV and Above - Metal clad load interrupter switches, fused or unfused
TASK (equipment is energized & work is done within the flash protection boundary) Switch operation, doors closed Outdoor disconnect switch operation (gang-operated, from grade) Insulated cable exam, in open area Opening hinged covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Outdoor disconnect switch operation (hookstick operated) Removal of bolted covers (to expose bare, energized parts) Insulated cable examination, in manhole or other confined space Work on energized parts, including voltage testing V-Rated V-Rated Gloves Tools

PPE (Safety glasses, leather safety shoes required for all) Hard Hat Hard hat Hard Hat, Arc-Rated Face Shield* Hard Hat, Arc-Rated Face Shield Hard Hat, Hearing Protection, Arc-Rated Face Shield and 8 cal/cm2 + Stocking Hood* OR Multi-Layer Switching Hood Hard Hat, Multi-Layer Switching Hood, Hearing Protection, OR Arc-rated Goggle and Stocking Hood*

HRC 2 2

2 3

Multi-Layer ash suit over FR long-sleeved shirt and pants over natural ber short-sleeved 7-shirt and pants OR Multi-Layer ash suit over FR coveralls over natural ber short-sleeved 7-shirt and pants 4 Multi-Layer ash suit over FR long-sleeved shirt and pants over natural ber short-sleeved 7-shirt and pants OR Multi-Layer ash suit over FR coveralls over natural ber short-sleeved 7-shirt and pants Note  AS7M Recommendations are noted with the *

3 4

40

Hard Hat, Multi-Layer Switching Hood, Hearing Protection, OR Arc-rated Goggle and Stocking Hood*

Y Y Y

4 4

* If the notes cannot be satisfied, work must be performed de-energized.

Note 1 Maximum of 25 kA short circuit current available, 0.03 second (2 cycle) fault clearing time. Note 2 Maximum of 65 kA short circuit current available, 0.03 second (2 cycle) fault clearing time. Note 3 For < 10 kA short circuit current available, the HRC required may be reduced by one category. Note 4 Maximum of 42 kA short circuit current available, 0.33 second (20 cycle) fault clearing time. Note 5 Maximum of 35 kA short circuit current available, < 0.5 second (30 cycle) fault clearing time. Note 6 For < 25 kA short circuit current available, the HRC required may be reduced by one category. 2 *Circuits over 40cal/cm should only be worked de-energized. Revised 8-05

Definitions: Y=Yes (Required)

V-Rated Gloves : gloves rated and tested for the maximum line-to-line voltage upon which work will be done. Leather protectors must be worn externally if v-rated rubber gloves could be damaged. V-Rated Tools : tools rated and tested for the maximum line-to-line voltage upon which work will be done. HRC : Hazard Risk Category FR : Flame Resistant