Definitions Applicable to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1092-2004

d. Employing a controlled procedure for identifying the listed and/or labeled equipment or

materials tested; and

e. Rendering creditable reports or findings that are objective and without bias of the tests and

test methods employed.

Raceway--A channel designed expressly for holding wires, cables, or busbars, with additional

functions as permitted in this subpart. Raceways may be of metal or insulating material, and

the term includes rigid metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, intermediate metal conduit,

liquidtight flexible metal conduit, flexible metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical

metallic tubing, underfloor raceways, cellular concrete floor raceways, cellular metal floor

raceways, surface raceways, wireways, and busways.

Readily accessible--Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections,

without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles

or to resort to portable ladders, chairs, etc. (See "Accessible.")

Receptacle--A receptacle is a contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of a

single attachment plug. A single receptacle is a single contact device with no other contact

device on the same yoke. A multiple receptacle is a single device containing two or more

Receptacle outlet--An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed.

Remote-control circuit--Any electric circuit that controls any other circuit through a relay or an

equivalent device.

Sealable equipment--Equipment enclosed in a case or cabinet that is provided with a means

of sealing or locking so that live parts cannot be made accessible without opening the

enclosure. The equipment may or may not be operable without opening the enclosure.

Separately derived system--A premises wiring system whose power is derived from

generator, transformer, or converter windings and has no direct electrical connection,

including a solidly connected grounded circuit conductor, to supply conductors originating in

another system.

Service--The conductors and equipment for delivering energy from the electricity supply

system to the wiring system of the premises served.

Service conductors--The supply conductors that extend from the street main or from

transformers to the service equipment of the premises supplied.

Service drop--The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to

and including the splices, if any, connecting to the service--entrance conductors at the

building or other structure.

Service-entrance conductors, overhead system--The service conductors between the

terminals of the service equipment and a point usually outside the building, clear of building

walls, where joined by tap or splice to the service drop.

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