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Thermal Protection of Fixed Electric Heating Equipment

Oct. 28, 2014

Article 427 requirements apply to electrically energized heating systems and the installation of these systems used with pipelines or vessels.

Mike Holt

External surfaces of pipeline and vessel heating equipment that operate at temperatures exceeding _____ shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated to protect against contact by personnel in the area.

a) 110°F
b) 120°F
c) 130°F
d) 140°F

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: d) 140°F

Article 427 requirements apply to electrically energized heating systems and the installation of these systems used with pipelines or vessels. As noted in Sec. 427.12, External surfaces of pipeline and vessel heating equipment that operate at temperatures exceeding 140°F shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated to protect against contact by personnel in the area."

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Mike Holt

Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.