UFC 3-560-01
6 December 2006
Including change 1, 7 December 2006
This UFC applies to operations, maintenance, and construction functions. It also
applies to design functions when on project sites.
Note: For Navy electronics personnel/operations, follow the guidance outlined in
SPAWARINST 5100.9D, Navy Shore Electronics Safety Precautions.
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Work Type. The type of work covered includes electrical construction,
installation, maintenance, operation, repair, and testing of base and facility electrical
systems.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Comply with
OSHA electrical system requirements, as applicable.
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REFERENCES. Appendix A contains a list of references used in this UFC.
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CODES, STANDARDS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
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Several codes, standards, and regulations apply to basic electrical practices;
these documents cover electrical work rules, safety procedures, and requirements for
electrical installations. Comply with all applicable provisions of the current issues of
these codes with exceptions provided herein. The applicable documents include:
ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), American National
Standards Institute.
ANSI/NETA ATS, Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power
Distribution Equipment and Systems.
ANSI/NETA MTS, Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power
Distribution Equipment and Systems.
NFPA 70, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical
Code (NEC).
NFPA 70B, Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
NFPA 70E, including Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) 04-1, Electrical
Safety in the Workplace.
29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health, General Industry
Standards.
29 CFR 1926, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety and Health
Regulations for Construction.
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