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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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§2510.7. Receptacles.

(a) Grounding Type.

Receptacles shall be of the grounding type as prescribed in Article 6.

(b) Skirted Plugs.

Attachment plugs or other connectors supplying equipment at more than 300 volts shall be of the skirted type.

Exception: Plugs or connectors so designed that the arc will be confined within the body or case of the device shall be acceptable.

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

HISTORY

1. New section filed 8-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).

2. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2008; operative 5-5-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2008, No. 19).

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