According to 130.2(B), when energized electrical work is performed as allowed in Section 130.2(A), an energized electrical work permit is required and must be documented under the any of following circumstances:

• When working within the restricted approach boundary
• When the employee interacts with the equipment and conductors or circuit parts are not exposed but an increased likelihood of injury from an exposure to an arc flash hazard exists

If energized electrical work is needed and can be properly justified, the energized work permit is issued. When issuing the energized electrical work permit, all responsible individuals related to the installation in question weigh in on the final decision to move forward with the energized work. Having several parties involved with the final decision to issue the energized electrical work permit ensures that the energized work is warranted.

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130.2(B) Energized Electrical Work Permit.

(1) When Required. When work is performed as permitted in accordance with 130.2(A), an energized electrical work permit shall be required and documented under the any of following conditions:

(1) When work is performed within the restricted approach boundary

(2) When the employee interacts with the equipment when conductors or circuit parts are not exposed but an increased likelihood of injury from an exposure to an arc flash hazard exists