§ 2816. Insulation.

(a) Conductors shall be insulated, except where uninsulated conductors are specifically permitted by these orders, and shall have a voltage rating not less than the operating voltage of the circuit.

(b) The conductor insulation shall be of a type that is approved for the voltage, operating temperature, and location of use.

(1) Wet Locations. Conductors installed in wet locations either above or below ground shall be moisture-resistant or of a type approved for use under wet conditions.

(2) Corrosive Conditions. Conductors exposed to oils, greases, vapors, gases, fumes, liquids, or other substances having a deleterious effect upon the conductor or the insulation shall be of a type approved for the use.

(c) Distinguishable. Insulated conductors shall be distinguishable by appropriate color or other suitable means as being grounded conductors, ungrounded conductors, or equipment grounding conductors.

HISTORY

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

2. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 88, N. 1).

3. Amendment of section and Note filed 4-1-2009; operative 4-1-2009. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code section 142.3 (Register 2009, No. 14).

Note

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