N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-23.7

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 12:185-23.7 - Trailing power cables

(a) All trailing power cables for power shovels, draglines, cranes, electric churn drills or other equipment shall be well insulated, of waterproof or armored construction; and fastened in such a manner that it will not be pulled by the terminal connections when the equipment is moved.

(b) Trailing power cables shall be used only in continuous lengths except when connections are made with a connector or splice box of suitable design.

(c) Branch circuits shall not be installed on trailing power cables.

(d) Power cables shall be securely supported by poles, horses or other means when they pass over railroad tracks or vehicular roads, unless such cables are protected from mechanical injury and the vehicles protected from coming in contact with them.

(e) Power cables shall not lie in water, but shall be supported where necessary.

(f) Energized power cables shall not be handled with bare hands. Insulated cable tongs, insulated cable hooks or other approved means shall be used in handling energized power cables.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:185-23.7

Amended by R.2006 d.428, effective 12/4/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3130(a), 38 N.J.R. 5165(b).
Recodified 23.7.1 through 23.7.6 as (a) through (f).