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Table 124-1
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Clearances from live parts
PART ALow, medium, and high voltages (based on BIL factors) al NESC-2007
Column 1

Column C

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Maximum design
voltage between
phases

Basic impulse
insulation level t
(BIL)

Vertical clearance of
unguarded parts q

Horizontal
clearance of
unguarded parts q

Clearance guard
to live parts q

kV

kV

mm

0.3

Not specified

Not specified

Not specified

0.6

2.64

1.02

50

2.4

2.67

1.02

76

7.2

95

2.69

1.02

101

15

95

2.69

1.02

101

15

110

2.74

1.07

152

25

125

2.77

1.09

177

25

150

2.82

1.14

228

35

200

2.90

1.22

304

48

250

3.00

1.32

406

72.5

250

3.00

1.32

406

72.5

350

3.18

1.50

584

121

350

3.18

1.50

584

121

550

3.53

1.85

939

145

350

3.18

1.50

584

145

550

3.53

1.85

939

145

650

3.71

2.03

1117

169

550

3.53

1.85

939

169

650

3.71

2.03

1117

169

750

3.91

2.24

1320

242

550

3.53

1.85

939

242

650

3.71

2.03

1117

242

750

3.91

2.24

1320

242

900

4.19

2.51

1600

242

1050

4.52

2.84

1930

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Table 124-1 (continued)

PART D High voltage direct current (based on transient overvoltage)

ft

Column 1

Column A

Column B

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Maximum
design voltage
conductor to
ground

Transient
overvoltage
per unit r

Transient
overvoltage
line to grnd r

Vertical
clearance of
unguarded
parts q

Horizontal
clearance of
unguarded
parts q

Clearance
guard to live
partsq

kV

ft

in

ft

in

ft

in

kV
600

1.5 or below

900

20

10

15

12

600

1.6

960

22

16

13

600

1.7

1020

23

17

11

14

11

600

1.8

1080

24

10

19

16

750

1.5 or below

1125

25

11

20

17

750

1.6

1200

27

22

19

750

1.7

1275

29

24

21

750

1.8

1350

31

11

26

23

q Interpolate for intermediate values. The clearances in column 4 of this table are solely for guidance in installing

guards without definite engineering design and are not to be considered as a requirement for such engineering
design. For example, the clearances in the tables above are not intended to refer to the clearances between live
parts and the walls of the cells, compartments, or similar enclosing structures. They do not apply to the clearances
between bus bars and supporting structures nor to clearances between the blade of a disconnecting switch and its
base. However, where surge-protective devices are applied to protect the live parts, the vertical clearances,
column 2 of Table 124-1 Part A may be reduced provided the clearance is not less than 8.5 ft plus the electrical
clearance between energized parts and ground as limited by the surge-protective devices.
wClearances shall satisfy either switching-surge or BIL duty requirements, whichever are greater.
e Switching-surge factoran expression of the maximum switching-surge crest voltage in terms of the maximum
operating line-to-neutral crest voltage of the power system.
r The values of columns A, B, and C are power system design factors that shall correlate with selected clearances.
Adequate data to support these design factors should be available.
t The selection of station BIL shall be coordinated with surge-protective devices when BIL is used to determine
clearance. BILbasic impulse insulation levelfor definition and application, see IEEE Std 1313-1993.

125. Working space about electric equipment

A.

Working space (600 V or less)

Access and working space shall be provided and maintained about electric equipment to permit
ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.
1.

Clear spaces
Working space required by this section shall not be used for storage. When normally enclosed
energized parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway
or general open space, shall be guarded.

2.

Access and entrance to working space

At least one entrance shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric
equipment.

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3.

Working space
The working space in the direction of access to energized parts operating at 600 V or less that
require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be not less
than indicated in Table 125-1. In addition to the dimensions shown in Table 125-1, the working
space shall be not less than 750 mm (30 in) wide in front of the electric equipment. Distances
shall be measured from the energized parts if such are exposed or from the enclosure front or
opening if such are enclosed. Concrete, brick, or tile walls shall be considered grounded.

4.

Headroom working space

The headroom of working spaces about switchboards or control centers shall be not less than
2.13 m (7 ft).

5.

Front working space

In all cases where there are energized parts normally exposed on the front of switchboards or
motor control centers, the working space in front of such equipment shall not be less than
900 mm (3 ft).

B.

Working space over 600 V

Working space shall be in accordance with Table 124-1.
Table 125-1Working space
Clear distance

Voltage to ground

Condition 1

Condition 2

Condition 3

mm

ft

mm

ft

mm

ft

0150

900

900

900

151600

900

1070

3-1/2

1200

Where the conditions are as follows:

1. Exposed energized parts on one side and no energized or grounded parts on the other side of the working space,
or exposed energized parts on both sides effectively guarded by suitable wood or other insulating materials. Insulated wire or insulated bus bars operating at not over 300 V shall not be considered energized parts.
2. Exposed energized parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side.
3. Exposed energized parts on both sides of the work space (not guarded as provided in Condition 1) with the operator between.
EXCEPTION: Working space shall not be required in back of assemblies, such as dead-front switchboards or motor
control centers where there are no renewable or adjustable parts such as fuses or switches on the back and where
all connections are accessible from locations other than the back.
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126. Equipment for work on energized parts

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When it is necessary for personnel to move themselves, material, or tools within the guard zone of
unguarded energized parts, protective equipment shall be provided.
This protective equipment shall be periodically inspected, tested, and kept in a safe condition.
Protective equipment shall be rated for not less than the voltage involved. Refer to Section 3 for a
list of specifications for equipment.

127. Classified locations

Electrical installations in classified areas shall meet the requirements of the NEC, Articles 500
through 517. Areas classified in accordance with NEC Article 500 shall comply with the
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