Section 3. HOTSTICK WORK
3.1
MINIMUM DISTANCES.
Employees shall keep themselves and objects (except hot-line tools) carried by them
beyond the minimum distances specified in the table on the this page from
unprotected energized conductors and parts. For live-line barehand work using
insulated aerial lifts, see
beyond the minimum distances specified in the table on the this page from
unprotected energized conductors and parts. For live-line barehand work using
insulated aerial lifts, see
safety rules.
3.2 HOT WORK.
Hot work is not authorized for Reclamation employees on energized circuits or
apparatus between 600 and 5,000 volts. Routine work, such as fuse replacement,
switching, checking for current or voltage is not considered hot work for this
limitation. Rubber gloves, linemen's protector shields, hose, and rubber blankets are
not used. Approved hot-line tools may be used for work above 5000 volts. Before
work begins, a Hot Line Order shall be obtained and all automatic reclosing features
capable of reenergizing the circuit shall be removed from service and tagged. Such
work shall be performed under the personal supervision of the designated crew
foreman or supervisor at the jobsite.
apparatus between 600 and 5,000 volts. Routine work, such as fuse replacement,
switching, checking for current or voltage is not considered hot work for this
limitation. Rubber gloves, linemen's protector shields, hose, and rubber blankets are
not used. Approved hot-line tools may be used for work above 5000 volts. Before
work begins, a Hot Line Order shall be obtained and all automatic reclosing features
capable of reenergizing the circuit shall be removed from service and tagged. Such
work shall be performed under the personal supervision of the designated crew
foreman or supervisor at the jobsite.
ALTERNATING CURRENT-MINIMUM DISTANCES
Voltage range
Minimum working and clear
(phase-to-phase kilovolt)
hot-stick distance
(ft-in) Meters
2.1 to 15.0
2 -0
0.6
15.1 to 35.0
2 - 4
0.7
35.1 to 46.0
2 - 6
0.8
46.1 to 72.5
3 - 0
0.9
72.6 to 121.0
3 - 4
1.0
138.0 to 145.0
3 - 6
1.1
161.0 to 169.0
3 - 8
1.2
230.0 to 242.0
5 - 0
1.5
345.0 to 362.0*
7 - 0
2.1
500.0 to 552.0*
11 - 0
3.4
700.0 to 765.0*
15 - 0
4.6
*Note: For 345 to 362, 500 to 552, and 700 to 765 kilovolts, the minimum working
distance and the minimum clear hot-stick distance may be reduced provided that
distance and the minimum clear hot-stick distance may be reduced provided that
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