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Citing of Reversed Polarity.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 18, 1980

Citing of Reversed Polarity.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 20, 1981

MEMORANDUM FOR:     GILBERT J. SAULTER
                   REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR

ATTENTION:          HERBERT M. KURTZ

THRU:               JOHN MILES FIELD COORDINATOR

FROM:               BRUCE HILLENBRAND
                   DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FEDERAL COMPLIANCE
                   AND STATE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:            Citing of Reversed Polarity

This is in reference to our memorandum dated February 6, 1980, on the same subject.

OSHA's policy on classification of a wet well as a Class 1, Division 1 location

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 5, 1979

Mr. J. D. Spooner
Vice President and General Sales Manager
Weil Pump Company
1530 N. Fremont Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622

Dear Mr. Spooner:

This is in response to your recent telegram addressed to Mr. William Simms concerning OSHA's policy on classification of a wet well as a Class 1, Division 1 location.

National Electrical Code Interpretation.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 3, 1979

Installation of electrical equipment.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 26, 1979

Mr. John Schreiner
Executive Vice President
Vacuum Instrument Corporation
6 Stepar Place
Huntington Station, New York 11746

Dear Mr. Schreiner:

This is in response to your recent inquiry to Donald Shay requesting an opinion concerning the installation of electrical equipment.

Requirement for ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection to the Ship Repairing Industry.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 30, 1977

Mr. K. J. Millerv
Gilbert Associates, Inc.
P. O. Box 1498
Reading, Pennsylvania 19603

Dear Mr. Miller:

This is in response to your letter to Mr. Bunton Nichols, Occupational Safety and Health Office, Houston, Texas, dated September 1, 1977, which was referred to this office for reply. Your letter concerned the applicability of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's requirement for ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection to the Ship Repairing Industry.

Interpretation of 1910.309.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 8, 1980

Requesting a permanent variance from section 1910.309(a).

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 21, 1978

Dean G. Kratz, Attorney
McGrath, North, O'Malley,
Kratz, Dwyer, O'Leary &
Martin, P.C.
300 Continental Building
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

Dear Mr. Kratz:

This is in response to your letter dated July 12, 1978, requesting a permanent variance from section 1910.309(a), Article 502-6(b) National Electrical Code, of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. Your letter was forwarded to this office to determine if the standard applies in the situation described in your application.

Clarification Paint Spray Booth and Spray Areas.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 4, 1976

OSHA/Technical Support

Clarification Paint Spray Booth & Spray Areas

All Area Directors

There appears to be some confusion as to the application of 1910.94, 1910.107 and 1910.308 and 309 to paint spray operations. An attempt is being made to clarify the requirements outlined in the standards and their source documents.