Section 130.1 provides general information on when an electrically safe work condition must be established, and requirements for energized work such as the electrical safety-related work practices, assessments, precautions, and procedures for the times that an electrically safe work condition cannot be established.

When an electrically safe work condition cannot be established, and energized work takes place, special safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE) must be selected and used.

According to 130.5(F), there are two methods to determine the correct selection of arc flash PPE and only one of the two is permitted to be used:

1. The incident energy analysis method in accordance with 130.5(G)
2. The arc flash PPE category method in accordance with 130.7(C)(15)

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130.1 General. Article 130 covers the following:

(1) When an electrically safe work condition must be established

(2) Requirements for work involving electrical hazards such as the electrical safety-related work practices, assessments, precautions, and procedures when an electrically safe work condition cannot be established

All requirements of this article shall apply whether an incident energy analysis is completed or if Table 130.7(C)(15)(a), Table 130.7(C)(15)(b), and Table 130.7(C)(15)(c) are used in lieu of an incident energy analysis.