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Subchapter 5. Electrical Safety Orders
Group 1. Low-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders
Article 73. Electric Signs and Outline Lighting

§2560.10. Clearances.

(a) Vertical and Horizontal. Signs and outline system enclosures shall have not less than the vertical and horizontal clearances from open conductors specified in the following table:


                        TABLE 2560.10 
                         CLEARANCES 
				   
Vertical clearance above all signs upon which persons can walk..... 8 feet 
Vertical clearance above all signs upon which persons cannot walk.. 3 feet 
Vertical clearance under signs..................................... 3 feet 
Horizontal clearance from signs.................................... 3 feet

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 3-600-10(a).)

(b) Elevation. The bottom of sign and outline lighting enclosures shall not be less than 16 feet above areas accessible to vehicles.

EXCEPTION: The bottom of such enclosures may be less than 16 feet above areas accessible to vehicles where such enclosures are protected from physical damage.

(Title 24, Part 3, Section 600-10(b).)

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(c), Health and Safety Code.

HISTORY

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

2. Editorial correction of subsection (a) filed 11-3-83 (Register 83, No. 45).

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