OSHA defines "Readily accessible" as capable of being reached quickly without obstacles or ladders. It allows locking electrical panels with keys or combinations, but not multiple locks.
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OSHA defines "Readily accessible" as capable of being reached quickly without obstacles or ladders. It allows locking electrical panels with keys or combinations, but not multiple locks.
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Learn the difference between accessible and readily accessible in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and how it affects electrical installations. See examples, code changes, and a quiz question on this topic.
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Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as to use tools (other than keys), to climb over or under, to remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth. (CMP-1)
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Learn the difference between readily accessible and accessible according to the International Residential Code and other sources. See examples of how to inspect crawl spaces, access panels, and obstacles in mobile and site-built homes.
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The NEC’s definition of readily accessible states: “capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to actions such as to use tools, to climb over or remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders and so forth.”
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Response: In accordance with 29 CFR 1910.399, Readily accessible is defined as "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."
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Admitting close approach; not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means. (See “ Readily accessible.”) Act of Violence – An act of violence is the attempt (coupled with the ability), or actual use of force of violence with the intent to threaten, harass, intimidate, commit a violent injury, or damage/destroy property.
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Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to take actions such as to use tools (other than keys), to climb over or under, to remove obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth.
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The definition of “readily accessible” has been revised. The definition maintains most of its existing text and now includes “other than keys.” A new informational note addresses the common practice and use of keys in gaining accessibility under controlled conditions.
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