Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 36-48-5 - Splices and Repairs5.1. Splices and repairs in high-voltage trailing cables shall be made only by a certified electrician or an apprentice electrician under the immediate supervision of a certified electrician who has received hands-on training in the proper methods of splicing and repairing these high-voltage trailing cables. 5.1.a. Splice means the mechanical joining of one or more severed conductors in a single length of cable including replacement of: insulation, semi-conductive tape, metallic shielding, and outer jacket(s).5.1.b. Repair means to fix damage to any component of the cable other than the conductor.5.2. Each splice or repair made underground in a high-voltage trailing cable shall be made in a workman-like manner and in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer of the repair materials.5.3. Temporary and/or permanent tape type splices in any high-voltage trailing cable is prohibited. Only MSHA approved permanent high-voltage splice kits containing outer jacket boots or wrap type outer jackets, either heat and/or cold application types, will be acceptable.5.4. Only four (4) permanent splices will be allowed at any one time for the portion of the high-voltage trailing cable that extends from the continuous miner outby for a distance of 300 feet. Splicing of the high-voltage trailing cable within 35 feet of the continuous miner is prohibited.