National Electric CodeNational Electric Code

29 CFR 1910 Subpart S29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

29 CFR 1910.13729 CFR 1910.137

Terms usedNEC - National Electric Code

CFR - Codes of Federal Regulations

3M Program - Material Maintenance Management

GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

BMS - Building Maintenance Supervisor

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 Code29 CFR 1910 Subpart SNational Electric Code29 CFR 1910 Subpart S

Standards for electrical systems, installations, tools

and equipment

Standards for electrical systems, installations, tools

and equipment

OPNAVINST 5100.23 seriesOPNAVINST 5100.19 seriesOPNAVINST 5100.23 seriesOPNAVINST 5100.19 series

Shore and afloat safety program

manuals

Shore and afloat safety program

manuals

29 CFR 1910.13729 CFR 1910.137

Testing and inspection of

electrically insulated gloves.

Testing and inspection of

electrically insulated gloves.

SPAWARINST 5100.9 seriesSPAWARINST 5100.9 series

Maintenance and repair of electronic

equipment ashore

Maintenance and repair of electronic

equipment ashore

PolicyPolicyA 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.

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)(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).

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) (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.

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…...

A Electrical Safety program is…...

Designed to minimize

electrical, fire and shock hazards

Designed to minimize

electrical, fire and shock hazards

Poor Tension…...Poor Tension…...

Electrical receptacles that have poor tension increases resistance which eventually results in an electrical arc

or fire.

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.

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.

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

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:

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 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.

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.

Correct polarity of the hot, neutral and

grounding connections in each electrical

receptacle shall be confirmed.

OPEN

NEUTRAL

HOT & GROUND REVERSED

OPENGROUND

CORRECTCORRECT

The retention force of each connection (hot, neutral and

grounding) of each receptacle (except locking type

receptacles) shall not be LESS than four ounces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 bathrooms, kitchens and deep sink rooms where receptacles are within six feet of sinks.

In garagesIn 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.

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.

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.

Audio Visual personnel are responsible for

maintenance and repair of government owned

training aid equipment.