Original Version

Rule 22.2

22.2    Protective Covering, Suitable, means a covering of wood or other non-conductive material having the electrical insulating efficiency (12kV/in.dry) and impact strength (20ft.-lbs) of 1.5 inches of redwood or other material meeting the requirements of Rule 22.2-A, 22.2-B, 22.2-C or 22.2-D.

A.    Ground Wire, Bond Wire, and Communication Conductor shall be covered by a minimum of:

(1)    Hardwood Moulding (of Oak or Rock Elm) three-eighths inch in thickness, or Douglas Fir moulding one-half inch in thickness, or any of these woods having a cross-section as shown in Figure 81 of Appendix G.

(2)    Flexible and Rigid Conduit, and Rigid U-Shaped Moulding of plastic or other material, as tested according to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards TC 2- 1998 (for Plastic Conduit) and TC 19-2001 (for Plastic U-Shaped Moulding), shall:

a)    Have a normal temperature minimum impact strength equal to one-half inch nominal EPC-40-PVC conduit (50 ft.-lbs) using the test method specified in NEMA TC 2- 1998, and a low temperature minimum impact strength equal to 12.5ft.-lbs using the test method specified in TC 19-2001; and

b)    Have a minimum insulating efficiency of 12 kV/in. dry ; and

c)    Meet the minimum sunlight resistance of 100,000 Langleys, or equivalent laboratory ultra violet test, of TDC 19-2001.

d)    On wood poles and structures, they shall be installed only outside the climbing space unless installed in accordance with Rule 54.6-C (for lateral conductors).

(3)    Plastic or other non-conductive material meeting the requirements of Rule 22.2-A2.

B.    Supply Conductor shall be covered by a minimum of:

(1)    Rigid Conduit or Rigid U-shaped Moulding made of plastic or other material, as tested according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards – TC 2-1998 (for Plastic Conduit) and TC 19-2001 (for Plastic U-Shaped Moulding) shall:

a)    Have a normal temperature minimum impact strength equal to one-half inch nominal EPC-80-PVC conduit (93.75 ft.-lbs) using the test method specified in TC 2-1998, and a low temperature minimum impact strength equal to 23ft.-lbs using the test method specified in TC 19-2001; and

b)    Have a minimum insulating efficiency of 12kV/in. dry ; and

c)    Meet the minimum sunlight resistance of 100,000 Langleys, or equivalent laboratory ultra violet test, of TC 19-2001.

d)    On wood poles and structures, they shall be installed only outside the climbing space unless installed in accordance with Rule 54.6C (for lateral conductors).

C.    Bolt Covers made of non-conducting shield or covering shield or covering having the insulating efficiency and mechanical strength of one-half inch EPC-40-PVC conduit (see Rule 22.2-A2).

D.    Insulated Flexible Conduit may be used to cover conductors or cables of 0 - 750 volts for the purpose of entering pole mounted apparatus. The insulated flexible conduit shall have a minimum insulating efficiency and mechanical strength of one–half inch EPC–80–PVC conduit (see Rule 22.2–B).

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 22.2

22.2    Protective Covering, Suitable, means a covering of wood or other non-conductive material having the electrical insulating efficiency (12kV/in.dry) and impact strength (20ft.-lbs) of 1.5 inches of redwood or other material meeting the requirements of Rule 22.2-A, 22.2-B, 22.2-C or 22.2-D.

A.    Ground Wire, Bond Wire, and Communication Conductor shall be covered by a minimum of:

(1)    Hardwood Moulding (of Oak or Rock Elm) three-eighths inch in thickness, or Douglas Fir moulding one-half inch in thickness, or any of these woods having a cross-section as shown in Figure 81 of Appendix G.

(2)    Flexible and Rigid Conduit, and Rigid U-Shaped Moulding of plastic or other material, as tested according to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards TC 2- 1998 (for Plastic Conduit) and TC 19-2001 (for Plastic U-Shaped Moulding), shall:

a)    Have a normal temperature minimum impact strength equal to one-half inch nominal EPC-40-PVC conduit (50 ft.-lbs) using the test method specified in NEMA TC 2- 1998, and a low temperature minimum impact strength equal to 12.5ft.-lbs using the test method specified in TC 19-2001; and

b)    Have a minimum insulating efficiency of 12 kV/in. dry ; and

c)    Meet the minimum sunlight resistance of 100,000 Langleys, or equivalent laboratory ultra violet test, of TDC 19-2001.

d)    On wood poles and structures, they shall be installed only outside the climbing space unless installed in accordance with Rule 54.6-C (for lateral conductors).

(3)    Plastic or other non-conductive material meeting the requirements of Rule 22.2-A2.

B.    Supply Conductor shall be covered by a minimum of:

(1)    Rigid Conduit or Rigid U-shaped Moulding made of plastic or other material, as tested according to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards – TC 2-1998 (for Plastic Conduit) and TC 19-2001 (for Plastic U-Shaped Moulding) shall:

a)    Have a normal temperature minimum impact strength equal to one-half inch nominal EPC-80-PVC conduit (93.75 ft.-lbs) using the test method specified in TC 2-1998, and a low temperature minimum impact strength equal to 23ft.-lbs using the test method specified in TC 19-2001; and

b)    Have a minimum insulating efficiency of 12kV/in. dry ; and

c)    Meet the minimum sunlight resistance of 100,000 Langleys, or equivalent laboratory ultra violet test, of TC 19-2001.

d)    On wood poles and structures, they shall be installed only outside the climbing space unless installed in accordance with Rule 54.6C (for lateral conductors).

C.    Bolt Covers made of non-conducting shield or covering shield or covering having the insulating efficiency and mechanical strength of one-half inch EPC-40-PVC conduit (see Rule 22.2-A2).

D.    Insulated Flexible Conduit may be used to cover conductors or cables of 0 - 750 volts for the purpose of entering pole mounted apparatus. The insulated flexible conduit shall have a minimum insulating efficiency and mechanical strength of one–half inch EPC–80–PVC conduit (see Rule 22.2–B).

21.10    Maintenance means the work done on any line or any element of any line for the purpose of extending its life (excepting the replacement of the supporting poles or structures) and includes the replacement, for any reason, of crossarms, pins, insulators, wires, cables, messengers, etc., but does not contemplate the addition of elements (excepting pole stubs and guy wires) which will change the identity of the structure (see Rules 12.2 ).

Final Version

Rule 22.2

22.2    Maintenance means the work done on any line or any element of any line for the purpose of extending its life (excepting the replacement of the supporting poles or structures) and includes the replacement, for any reason, of crossarms, pins, insulators, wires, cables, messengers, etc., but does not contemplate the addition of elements (excepting pole stubs and guy wires) which will change the identity of the structure (see Rules 12.2 ).