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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 51. Lighting Fixtures, Lampholders, Lamps and Receptacles
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§2510.58. Grounding-Type Receptacles, Adapters, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs.

(a) Nongrounding-type receptacles and connectors shall not be used for grounding-type attachment plugs.

(b) Adapters. Two-pole to three-pole adapters shall not be used. Adapters permitting change to different rated (amperes or volts) configurations shall not be used.

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

HISTORY

1. Editorial correction filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).

2. Amendment of subsections (b) and (d) filed 8-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).

3. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 5-5-2008; operative 5- 5-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code142.3(a)(3) (Register 2008, No. 19).

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