BGE Code Compliance & Standards 2

Question 1

Under the National Electrical Code (NEC), what is the minimum burial depth for a rigid metal conduit (RMC) installed under a residential driveway?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

NEC Table 300.5 requires a minimum burial depth of 12 inches for RMC under residential driveways.

Question 2

Which ANSI standard governs the safety requirements for overhead electric supply and communication lines used by utilities like BGE?

Accepted Answer

ANSI C2 (NESC)

Answer

ANSI C2, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), governs overhead and underground electric supply lines for utilities.

Question 3

What does the term 'qualified person' mean in the context of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 for electric utility work?

Accepted Answer

A person trained and knowledgeable in construction and operation of electric equipment and hazards

Answer

OSHA 1910.269 defines a qualified person as one trained and knowledgeable about electric equipment construction, operation, and associated hazards.

Question 4

Per the NESC, what minimum vertical clearance is required for a 7.2 kV distribution line over a public road in an urban district?

Accepted Answer

20 feet

Answer

The NESC requires a minimum vertical clearance of 20 feet for distribution lines up to 22 kV over roads in urban districts.

Question 5

Which regulation requires BGE and other utilities to have an effective written hazard communication program covering chemical hazards in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard) requires employers to maintain a written hazard communication program including Safety Data Sheets.

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BGE Code Compliance & Standards 2