Theory & SafetyQuestion 118 of 120
Entrances at each end of the working space are generally required for equipment rated at least what value and over 6 feet wide?
a.1,000 amperes
b.800 amperes
c.1,200 amperes
d.600 amperes
Explanation
Equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide containing overcurrent, switching or control devices needs an entrance at each end of the working space so a worker is never trapped behind an arcing fault. The 1,000-ampere threshold belongs to service ground-fault protection, and 800 amperes is the ceiling for the next-standard-size overcurrent rule.
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