1910.303(h)(2)(ii): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.303(h)(2)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- Related part: 1910.303(h) Over 600 volts, nominal (27 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.303(h)(2)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.303 General, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) For installations other than equipment described in paragraph (h)(2)(v) of this section, a wall, screen, or fence shall be used to enclose an outdoor electrical installation to deter access by persons who are not qualified. A fence may not be less than 2.13 m (7.0 ft) in height or a combination of 1.80 m (6.0 ft) or more of fence fabric and a 305-mm (1-ft) or more extension utilizing three or more strands of barbed wire or equivalent.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.303.
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.303(h)(2)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.303(h) Over 600 volts, nominal 27 citations
- 1910.303(h)(5) Working space and guarding 16 citations
- 1910.303(h)(2) Enclosure for electrical installations 6 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.303 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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