30 CFR § 18.49 Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment and Accessories

§ 18.49 Connection boxes on machines.

Current through Jul 27, 2026 · Read all of Part 18

Connection boxes used to facilitate replacement of cables or machine components shall be explosion-proof. Portable-cable terminals on cable reels need not be in explosion-proof enclosures provided that connections are well made, adequately insulated, protected from damage by location, and securely clamped to prevent mechanical strain on the connections.

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