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2703.7 Electrical wiring and equipment.
Electrical wiring and equipment in HPM facilities shall comply with the requirements of FC 2703.7.1 through 2703.7.3.
2703.7.1 Fabrication areas.
Electrical wiring and equipment in fabrication areas shall comply with the requirements of the Building Code and Electrical Code.
2703.7.2 Workstations.
Electrical equipment and devices within 5 feet (1524 mm) of workstations in which flammable or pyrophoric gases or flammable liquids are used shall comply with the requirements of the Electrical Code for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations. Workstations shall not be energized without adequate exhaust ventilation in accordance with FC 2703.14.
Exception: Class I, Division 2 hazardous electrical equipment is not required when the air removal from the workstation or dilution will prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors and fumes on a continuous basis.
2703.7.3 Hazardous production material (HPM) rooms, gas rooms and liquid storage rooms.
Electrical wiring and equipment in HPM rooms, gas rooms and liquid storage rooms shall comply with the requirements of the Electrical Code.
2703.8 Reserved.
2703.9 Reserved.
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