Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Interprets the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2); 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; 29 CFR 1926, Subparts K and V; and DOE Order 6430.1A, "General Design Criteria." Approves electrical equipment, wiring methods, electrical installations, and utilization equipment for compliance. Coordinates these functions with ES&H management and the DOE area or field office.

Approved

Acceptable to the AHJ. Appliance

Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, normally built in standardized sizes or types, that is, installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more functions such as refrigerators, air conditioning, and so forth.

Electrical Shock, Reportable

Any electrical shock is classified as an injury and must be reported immediately to health services and supervision.

The employee must not attempt to evaluate the severity of the shock or its effects without medical consultation.

Equipment

Material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and so forth, used as part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.

Examination

Examination process described in 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1), "Examination", and NFPA 70, Article 110-3, "Examination, Identification, and Use for Equipment". These examinations are performed by a qualified person to ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Equipment, Utilization

Equipment that uses electrical energy for electronic, electromechanical, chemical, heating, lighting, or similar purposes.

Labeled

Equipment or materials to which a label, symbol, or other identifying mark has been applied by an NRTL.

Listed

Equipment or materials included in a list published by an NRTL

Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)

An organization acceptable to the AHJ and concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment and materials. The NRTL ensures that the equipment or materials meet appropriate designated standards or have been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner. (Refer to 29 CFR 1910.7 "Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.")

Personnel

Employees and on-site contractors.

Qualified Personnel

Personnel trained and familiar with the construction and operation of electrical systems and equipment and their associated hazards. (Refer to 29 CFR 1910.399, "Definitions", Qualified Person, Notes 1 and 2.)

Qualification Requirements for AHJ Inspectors

Current AHJ recognized electrical inspection certification, or AHJ-approved education and experience in applying the requirements contained in NFPA 70; ANSI C2; 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S; 29 CFR 1926, Subparts K and V, and DOE Order 6430. IA, General Design Criteria.

NOTE: AHJ inspectors derive their authority from and coordinate their interpretations through the ESC.