• Code Quiz: Electrostatic Hand-Spraying Equipment

    NEC rules on spray painting applications
    Feb. 4, 2016

    Fill in the blank with the appropriate answer.

    As per Art. 516, in spray applications the objects being painted shall be maintained in electrical contact with the _________ or other grounded support. Hooks shall be regularly ________ to ensure adequate grounding of 1.0 megohm or less.

    A) surface / tested

    B) floor / inspected

    C) conveyor / cleaned

    D) paint / painted

    Find the Answer

    Answer: C

    As noted in the first two sentences of Sec. 516.10(B)(5) [Support of Objects], “Objects being painted shall be maintained in electrical contact with the conveyor other grounded support. Hooks shall be regularly cleaned to ensure adequate grounding of 1.0 megohm or less.”

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