(6)
See paragraph 5.e, page 28.4-34, for bench floor matting
requirements.
d.
Wiring Methods. Wiring methods for cable runs within NICAD or Lead
Acid battery shops shall utilize silicone rubber insulated conductors within
intermediate grade metal conduit or approved Type Mi or Type MC cable with UL
approved and listed connections and terminations. Cables terminating within
the room at lighting fixtures and other equipment shall be of unbroken
lengths. Splices are not allowed. Cable runs shall be avoided through the
battery shops except for cable runs that terminate in or cannot be routed
around these spaces.
9.
SECURITY AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
a.
Door Lock. The door lock shall be the panic hadrware type but a
key shall be required to lock and unlock.
b.
Openings. Doors or other openings shall not be provided between
the NICAD and lead acid shops, other than a fixed wire glass window when a
central core area is not provided. Two fixed wire glass windows shall be pro-
vided when a central core area is provided.
c.
Entrance Door Sills. Sills shall be flush for safety.
10. FIRE PROTECTION. The charging bench in the NICAD shop shall have a CO2
fire extinguisher (15 lb) at each end to protect against thermal run-away.
For fire protection requirements, see Section 1, paragraph 11.
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