BGE Code Compliance & Standards 5

Question 1

Which IEEE standard governs the testing and performance requirements for rubber insulating gloves used by BGE linemen performing live-line work?

Accepted Answer

ASTM D120

Answer

ASTM D120 (Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves) defines the classes, performance requirements, and test methods for rubber insulating gloves.

Question 2

According to NFPA 70E, an arc flash hazard analysis must be updated or reviewed at a minimum every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

NFPA 70E requires arc flash hazard analysis to be reviewed and updated at intervals not to exceed 5 years, or when major modifications occur.

Question 3

A BGE crew discovers that a customer's service entrance conductor is undersized per NEC 230.42. Who is responsible for correcting this deficiency?

Accepted Answer

The customer/property owner, since NEC 230 governs the customer's service entrance

Answer

The service entrance conductors from the weatherhead to the meter base are the property owner's responsibility and must comply with NEC Article 230.

Question 4

Under NERC CIP standards applicable to BGE's transmission operations, which CIP standard addresses physical security of critical cyber assets located at substations?

Accepted Answer

CIP-006

Answer

NERC CIP-006 (Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems) requires utilities to implement physical security controls at facilities housing critical cyber assets.

Question 5

When BGE performs switching operations to de-energize a feeder for maintenance, the NESC requires the crew to follow which safety principle to verify the line is de-energized?

Accepted Answer

Test-Before-Touch using an approved voltage detector

Answer

The NESC and OSHA 1910.269 require workers to test conductors with an approved voltage detector (Test-Before-Touch) before treating them as de-energized.

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BGE Code Compliance & Standards 5