Code Quiz: Electrostatic Hand-Spraying Equipment

Feb. 4, 2016
NEC rules on spray painting applications

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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