# 62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.80: Section 220.80 Surface High-Voltage Distribution

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- **Citation:** 62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.80
- **Heading:** Section 220.80 Surface High-Voltage Distribution
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 62 MINING / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / Part 220 SURFACE INSTALLATION HEALTH AND SAFETY / Section 220.80 Surface High-Voltage Distribution

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Section 220
Section 220.80  Surface
High-Voltage Distribution
a)         High-voltage circuits; protective devices.
1)         Circuit breakers protecting high-voltage circuits supplying
power to portable or mobile equipment must:
A)        be properly tested and maintained in accordance with this
Section;
B)        have adequate interrupting capacity for the circuit application
as rated by the manufacturer;
C)        be equipped with devices for protection against;
i)          short
circuit,
ii)         overload,
iii)        grounded phase, and
iv)        undervoltage unless protection against undervoltage is
provided on board the portable or mobile equipment receiving power from the
circuit. A magnetic starter, which opens upon and must be reset manually
following a loss of power, satisfies the undervoltage requirement.
2)         High-voltage circuits supplying power to stationary equipment
must be protected from an overload or short circuit by a circuit breaker or
fuses of the correct type and capacity. Circuit breakers must, in addition, on
solidly grounded or resistance grounded systems, deenergize the circuit on the
occurrence of a phase-to-ground fault.
3)         Circuit breakers and fuses must have adequate interrupting
capacity rated to clear the short circuit current of the system.  All
electrical components and devices must be rated for the normal voltage and
current of the system.
b)         Monthly testing, examination, and maintenance of circuit
breakers; procedures; high-voltage.
Circuit
breakers and auxiliary devices located on the surface protecting surface or
underground circuits, or both, must be examined and tested at least once (1)
each month by a person qualified to perform testing and calibration, or
qualified to perform electrical work under Section 220.50(e)
Monthly testing, examination, and maintenance of circuit
breakers; procedures; high-voltage.
Circuit
breakers and auxiliary devices located on the surface protecting surface or
underground circuits, or both, must be examined and tested at least once (1)
each month by a person qualified to perform testing and calibration, or
qualified to perform electrical work under Section 220.50(e).
1)         The examination must include observations of all readily
accessible components of the circuit breaker and its auxiliary devices, and the
manual activating of any of the auxiliary devices causing circuit breakers to
operate. Examination of oil circuit breakers must include visual observation of
all external components of the circuit breaker, including excessive oil
spillage and/or the oil level of the tank. Repairs or adjustments as are
indicated by such tests and examinations must be carried out immediately.
2)         Tests must include:
A)        Breaking continuity of the ground check conductor where ground
check monitoring is used, and
B)        Actuating any auxiliary protective relays.
C)        Actual system trips during the inspection interval may be used
in place of the test specified in subsections (b)(2)(A) and (B) where such
actual operations are maintained as part of the records.
3)         The operator must maintain written records of each test,
examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers protecting
high-voltage circuits. Such records must be kept in a book containing the
following information:
A)        The name of the person making the inspection;
B)        The equipment inspected;
C)        The inspected equipment's location;
D)        The date of inspection;
E)        The problems discovered and their corrections;
F)         The signature of the supervisor of the person inspecting the
equipment.
c)         Annual testing, examination, and maintenance of circuit
breakers; procedures; high-voltage
name of the person making the inspection;
B)        The equipment inspected;
C)        The inspected equipment's location;
D)        The date of inspection;
E)        The problems discovered and their corrections;
F)         The signature of the supervisor of the person inspecting the
equipment.
c)         Annual testing, examination, and maintenance of circuit
breakers; procedures; high-voltage.
Circuit
breakers and auxiliary devices located on the surface protecting surface or
underground circuits, or both, must be tested and calibrated at the time of
installation and at least annually thereafter by a person qualified to perform
testing and calibration or qualified to perform electrical work under Section
220.50(e).
1)         The annual test and examination must include:
A)        In resistance grounded systems:
i)          Operation of the circuit breaker by passing a sufficient
amount of current through the ground fault current sensing circuit to trip the
circuit breaker. The ground resistor must be checked for continuity and ohmic
value,
ii)         If ground check monitoring is used, tripping the circuit
breaker by breaking continuity of the ground check conductor, or using the
manufacturer's recommended test,
iii)        Verifying all current transformer secondary circuits,
iv)        Verifying the operation and calibration of all over-current
trip devices or relays,
v)         Verifying the operation of the circuit breaker trip system,
and
vi)        Verifying the operation of under-voltage devices where their use
is required under subsection (a)(1)
r, or using the
manufacturer's recommended test,
iii)        Verifying all current transformer secondary circuits,
iv)        Verifying the operation and calibration of all over-current
trip devices or relays,
v)         Verifying the operation of the circuit breaker trip system,
and
vi)        Verifying the operation of under-voltage devices where their use
is required under subsection (a)(1).
B)        In ungrounded and solidly grounded systems:
i)          If ground check monitoring is used, tripping the circuit
breaker by breaking continuity of the ground check conductor, or using the
manufacturer's recommended test,
ii)         Verifying the operation of all current transformer secondary
circuits,
iii)        Verifying the operation and calibration of all over-current
trip devices or relays,
iv)        Verifying the operation of the circuit breaker trip system,
and
v)         Verifying the operation of under-voltage devices where their
use is required under subsection (a)(1).
2)         Repairs, calibrations, or adjustments indicated as necessary
by the examination and test required in subsection (c) must be carried out
before being returned to service.
3)         Calibrations must include adjusting all relays and associated
components according to manufacturer's specifications.
4)         An authorized representative of the Department may require
additional testing or calibration of circuit breakers and auxiliary devices
when it is necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the miners.
Examples of conditions for which the Department may require additional testing
or calibration include the finding of any present or repeated dangerous
conditions or malfunctions, incomplete or inadequate recordkeeping, or any
indication that procedures have not been followed.
5)         The operator must maintain written records of each test,
examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers protecting
high-voltage circuits
rtment may require additional testing
or calibration include the finding of any present or repeated dangerous
conditions or malfunctions, incomplete or inadequate recordkeeping, or any
indication that procedures have not been followed.
5)         The operator must maintain written records of each test,
examination, repair, or adjustment of all circuit breakers protecting
high-voltage circuits. Such records must be kept in a book containing the
following information:
A)        The name of the person making the inspection;
B)        The equipment inspected;
C)        The inspected equipment's location;
D)        The date of inspection;
E)        The problems discovered and their corrections;
F)         The signature of the supervisor of the person inspecting the
equipment.
d)         Grounding resistors.
The grounding
resistor, where required must be of the proper ohmic value to limit the voltage
drop in the grounding circuit external to the resistor to not more than one
hundred (100) volts under ground fault conditions.  The grounding resistor
shall be rated for maximum fault current continuously and insulated from ground
for a voltage equal to the phase-to-phase voltage of the system.
e)         Grounding resistors; continuous current rating.
The ground
fault current rating of grounding resistors must meet the "extended time
rating" set forth in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
Inc., 345 E. Forty-Seventh Street, New York City, New York 10017, Standard No.
32 (1972, reaffirmed in 1984) (The reference does not include any later
amendments or editions.)
f)         Protection of high-voltage circuits; neutral grounding
resistors.
1)         High-voltage circuits supplying portable or mobile equipment
must contain either a direct or derived neutral which must be grounded through
an extended time grounding resistor at the source transformers
rd No.
32 (1972, reaffirmed in 1984) (The reference does not include any later
amendments or editions.)
f)         Protection of high-voltage circuits; neutral grounding
resistors.
1)         High-voltage circuits supplying portable or mobile equipment
must contain either a direct or derived neutral which must be grounded through
an extended time grounding resistor at the source transformers.
2)         A grounding circuit, originating at the grounded side of the
grounding resistor, must extend along with the power conductors and serve as a
grounding conductor for the frames of all high-voltage equipment supplied power
from that circuit.
3)         The grounding circuit conductor must conform to Section
220.70(c).
4)         High-voltage stationary equipment may be served from impedance
grounded, solidly grounded or ungrounded systems.
5)         Grounding transformers, where used to derive a neutral, must:
A)        be rated for continuous phase-to-ground fault current
operation; and
B)        be located at the transformers supplying power to the circuit.
g)         High-voltage cables; minimum design requirements.
1)         Cables used in high-voltage systems must be equipped with
metallic shielding around each power conductor with one (1) or more grounding
conductors having a total cross-sectional area of not less than one-half (½)
the power conductor.  The metallic shielding must completely enclose each
individual conductor or must meet the requirements for shielding set forth in
Standard WC8 of the Insulated Cable Engineers Association-National Electrical
Manufacturers' Association, 2101 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20037 for
type SH or SHD portable power cables (The reference to Standard WC8 is as
revised July 1987 and does not include any later revisions or amendments).
Cables used as trailing cables must contain an insulated conductor for the
ground continuity check circuit if the circuit requires a conductor
ation-National Electrical
Manufacturers' Association, 2101 L. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  20037 for
type SH or SHD portable power cables (The reference to Standard WC8 is as
revised July 1987 and does not include any later revisions or amendments).
Cables used as trailing cables must contain an insulated conductor for the
ground continuity check circuit if the circuit requires a conductor.
2)         All high-voltage cables must be rated for the intended current
and voltage.  Splices made in such cables must provide continuity of all
components and must meet the requirements of Section 220.60(e).
h)         Cable couplers and connection boxes; minimum design
requirements.
1)         Cable couplers; requirements.
A)        Couplers that are used in medium or high-voltage power circuits
must be of the three (3)-phase type and enclosed in a full metallic shell.
B)        Cable couplers must be rated for the intended current and
voltage.
C)        The metallic shell of cable couplers must be grounded to the
grounding conductor in the cable.
D)        Couplers must be constructed in such manner so that the ground
check monitoring conductor when required will break first and the grounding
conductor will break last when being uncoupled.
2)         Connection Boxes
A)        Cable connection boxes must be designed and constructed to
guard all energized parts from personal contact.
B)        The box lid/plate/ door must be interlocked so that the circuit
will be deenergized when opened.
C)        The current-carrying parts must be deenergized and discharged
before performing any work inside such boxes, unless the particular load
carrying cable is in an isolated compartment from the rest of the connection
box. In this case, only the load carrying cable need be deenergized to be
worked on or removed. While deenergizing and discharging the box, protective
gloves must be worn.
i)          Connection of single-phase loads
e deenergized and discharged
before performing any work inside such boxes, unless the particular load
carrying cable is in an isolated compartment from the rest of the connection
box. In this case, only the load carrying cable need be deenergized to be
worked on or removed. While deenergizing and discharging the box, protective
gloves must be worn.
i)          Connection of single-phase loads.
Single-phase
loads must be connected phase-to-phase in resistance grounded systems.
j)          Installation of high-voltage transmission cables.
High-voltage
transmission cables must be installed or placed so as to afford protection
against damage.  They must be placed to prevent contact with low-voltage or
communication circuits.
k)         High-voltage power lines; clearances above ground.
High-voltage
power lines located above driveways, haulageways, and railroad tracks must be
installed so as to provide the minimum vertical clearance as specified in Rule
232 of the National Electrical Safety Code published by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., 345 E. 47th Street, New York, New
York 10017 (1981). (The reference does not include any later amendments or
editions.); provided, however, that in no event shall any high-voltage power
line be installed less than fifteen (15) feet above ground, walkways, or
working areas.
l)          Booms and masts; minimum distance from high-voltage lines.
The booms and
masts of equipment operated on the surface of any coal mine must not be
operated within ten (10) feet of an energized overhead powerline.  Where the
voltage of overhead powerlines is sixty-nine thousand (69,000) volts, or more,
the minimum distance from the boom or mast must be as follows:
Nominal
Powerline Voltage
(In
1,000 volts)
Minimum
Distance
Feet
69-114
12
115-229
15
230-499
25
500
or more
35
m)        Movement of equipment:  minimum distance from high-voltage
lines
hin ten (10) feet of an energized overhead powerline.  Where the
voltage of overhead powerlines is sixty-nine thousand (69,000) volts, or more,
the minimum distance from the boom or mast must be as follows:
Nominal
Powerline Voltage
(In
1,000 volts)
Minimum
Distance
Feet
69-114
12
115-229
15
230-499
25
500
or more
35
m)        Movement of equipment:  minimum distance from high-voltage
lines.
When any part
of any equipment operated on the surface of any coal mine is required to pass
under or by any energized high-voltage power line and the clearance between
such equipment and powerline is less than that specified in subsection (l) for
booms and masts, such power lines must be deenergized or other precautions must
be taken.
n)         Operating of rear dump trucks under powerlines.
In cases where
dump trucks are operated under powerlines, the minimum vertical clearance that
must be maintained over dumping areas, must be five (5) feet more than the
maximum height of the truck bed measured with the truck bed in the extreme
raised position.
o)         Disconnecting devices.
Disconnecting
devices must be installed at the beginning of each branch line in high-voltage
circuits, except disconnecting devices in high-voltage transmission lines,
which must be accessible and located as near as practicable to the entrance to
the high-voltage stationary installations supplied from the overhead
powerlines, and must be equipped or designed in such manner that it can be
determined by visual observation that the circuit is deenergized when such
devices are open.
p)         Identification of circuit breakers and disconnecting switches.
Circuit
breakers and disconnecting switches must be labeled to show which units they
control, unless identification can be made readily by location.
q)         High-voltage equipment grounding.
Low resistance
ground fields used in high-voltage systems serving portable or mobile equipment
must be separated from the other ground fields by twenty-five (25) feet or
more
nd disconnecting switches.
Circuit
breakers and disconnecting switches must be labeled to show which units they
control, unless identification can be made readily by location.
q)         High-voltage equipment grounding.
Low resistance
ground fields used in high-voltage systems serving portable or mobile equipment
must be separated from the other ground fields by twenty-five (25) feet or
more.
r)          Movement of portable substation and transformers.
Portable
substations, transformers, and high-voltage switch gear must be deenergized
before they are moved from one location to another, and must be examined by a
qualified person under Section 220.50(e) to assure safe operating condition
prior to reenergization.
s)         Performing work in proximity to energized high-voltage circuits.
Work must not
be performed within four (4) feet of any exposed energized high-voltage
conductor unless the provisions of subsections (v) through (dd) have been
complied with, with respect to guarding of all energized conductors; except
that, a person qualified under Section 220.50(e) and wearing protective
lineman's gloves rated for the phase-to-phase voltage of the system, may
disconnect and connect conductors to the load side of opened fused cutouts or
disconnecting switches.
t)          Work on high-voltage line; deenergizing and grounding.
High-voltage
lines must be deenergized and grounded before work is performed on them, except
that repairs may be permitted on energized high-voltage line if:
1)         Such repairs are made by a qualified person under subsection
(ff) in accordance with procedures and safeguards set forth in subsection (u)
through (dd) as applicable; and
2)         The operator has tested and properly maintained the protective
devices necessary in making such repairs.
u)         Work on high-voltage line
at repairs may be permitted on energized high-voltage line if:
1)         Such repairs are made by a qualified person under subsection
(ff) in accordance with procedures and safeguards set forth in subsection (u)
through (dd) as applicable; and
2)         The operator has tested and properly maintained the protective
devices necessary in making such repairs.
u)         Work on high-voltage line.
1)         A high-voltage line is not regarded as deenergized for the
purpose of performing work on it, until it has been determined by a qualified
person under subsection (ff) that such high-voltage line has been deenergized
and grounded.  Such qualified person must by visual observation:
A)        Determine that the disconnecting devices on the high-voltage
circuit are in open position; and
B)        Insure that each ungrounded conductor of the high-voltage
circuit upon which work is to be done is properly connected to the system
grounding medium.  In the case of resistance grounded or solid wye-connected
systems, the neutral wire is the system grounding medium.  In the case of an
ungrounded power system, either the steel armor or conduit enclosing the system
or a surface grounding field is a system grounding medium.
2)         Work must not be performed on any high-voltage line which is
supported by any pole or structure which also supports other high-voltage lines
until:
A)        All lines supported on the pole structure are deenergized and
grounded in accordance with all of the provisions of this Part which apply to
the repair of deenergized surface high-voltage lines; or
B)        The provisions of subsections (v) through (dd) have been
complied with, with respect to the energized lines which are supported on the
pole or structure.
3)         Work must not be performed on energized surface high-voltage
lines except in accordance with the provisions of subsection (u) through (dd)
inclusive.
v)         Repairs to energized high-voltage lines
gh-voltage lines; or
B)        The provisions of subsections (v) through (dd) have been
complied with, with respect to the energized lines which are supported on the
pole or structure.
3)         Work must not be performed on energized surface high-voltage
lines except in accordance with the provisions of subsection (u) through (dd)
inclusive.
v)         Repairs to energized high-voltage lines.
An energized
high-voltage line may be repaired only when:
1)         The operator has determined that:
A)        Such repairs cannot be scheduled during a period when the power
circuit could be properly deenergized and grounded;
B)        Such repairs will be performed on power circuits with a
phase-to-phase nominal voltage no greater than fifteen thousand (15,000) volts;
C)        Such repairs on circuits with a phase-to-phase nominal voltage
of five thousand (5,000) volts or more will be performed only with the use of
live line tools; and
D)        Weather conditions will not interfere with such repairs or
expose those persons assigned to such work to an imminent danger.
2)         The operator has designated a qualified person under
subsection (ff) as the person responsible for carrying out such repairs and
such person, in order to insure protection for himself and other qualified
persons assigned to perform such repairs from the hazards of such repairs, has
prepared and filed with the operator:
A)        A general description of the nature and location of the damage
or defect to be repaired;
B)        The general plan to be followed in making such repairs;
C)        A statement that a briefing of all qualified persons assigned
to make such repairs was conducted informing them of the general plan, their
individual assignments, and the dangers inherent in such assignments;
D)        A list of the proper protective equipment and clothing that
will be provided; and
E)        Such other information as the person designated by the operator
feels necessary to describe properly the means or methods to be emp
ersons assigned
to make such repairs was conducted informing them of the general plan, their
individual assignments, and the dangers inherent in such assignments;
D)        A list of the proper protective equipment and clothing that
will be provided; and
E)        Such other information as the person designated by the operator
feels necessary to describe properly the means or methods to be employed in
such repairs.
3)         Work performed on power lines energized at more than fifteen
thousand (15,000) volts must be done in accordance with a plan submitted to and
approved by the State Mine Inspector.
w)        Work on energized high-voltage surface line; reporting.
Any operator
designating and assigning qualified persons to perform repairs on energized
high-voltage surface lines under the provisions of subsection (v) must maintain
a record of such repairs. Such record must contain a notation of the time,
date, location, and general nature of the repairs made, together with a copy of
the information filed with the operator by the qualified person designated as
responsible for performing such repairs.
x)         Simultaneous repairs.
When two (2)
or more persons are working on an energized high-voltage surface line
simultaneously, and any one of them is within reach of another, such person
must not be allowed to work on different phases or on equipment with different
potentials.
y)         Installation of protective equipment.
1)         Before repair work on energized high-voltage surface lines is
begun, protective equipment must be used to cover all bare conductors, ground
wires, guys, telephone lines, and other attachments in proximity to the area of
planned repairs.  Such protective equipment must be installed from a safe
position below the conductors or other apparatus being covered
ion of protective equipment.
1)         Before repair work on energized high-voltage surface lines is
begun, protective equipment must be used to cover all bare conductors, ground
wires, guys, telephone lines, and other attachments in proximity to the area of
planned repairs.  Such protective equipment must be installed from a safe
position below the conductors or other apparatus being covered.  Each rubber
protective device employed in making repairs must have a dielectric strength of
twenty thousand (20,000) volts or more and must comply with the provisions of
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 655 Fifteenth Street
N.W.; Washington, D.C.  20005 as follows:
ITEM
ASTM
STANDARD
DATE
OF ADOPTION
Rubber
Insulating gloves
D120-87
July 31,
1987
Rubber
matting for use around electrical apparatus
D178-88
Nov. 29,
1987
Feb. 26,
1988
Rubber
insulating blankets
D1048-88
Feb. 26,
1988
Rubber
insulating hoods
D1049-83
June 24,
1983
Rubber
insulating line hose
D1050-85
August 30,
1985
Rubber
insulating sleeves
D1051-87
July 31,
1987
AGENCY NOTE:
The standards do not include any later amendments or editions.
2)         Protective equipment of material other than rubber must
provide equal or better electrical and mechanical protection.
3)         Only live line tool poles having a manufacturer's
certification to withstand the following minimum tests shall be used:
A)        One hundred thousand (100,000) volts per foot of length for
five (5) minutes when the tool is made of fiberglass;
B)        Seventy-five thousand (75,000) volts per foot of length for
three (3) minutes when the tool is made of wood; or
4)         Measuring tapes or measuring ropes containing metal must not
be used when working on or near energized parts.
z)         Protective clothing; use and inspection.
1)         All persons performing work on energized high-voltage surface
lines must wear protective rubber linemen's gloves, sleeves, and climber guards
if climbers are worn
hree (3) minutes when the tool is made of wood; or
4)         Measuring tapes or measuring ropes containing metal must not
be used when working on or near energized parts.
z)         Protective clothing; use and inspection.
1)         All persons performing work on energized high-voltage surface
lines must wear protective rubber linemen's gloves, sleeves, and climber guards
if climbers are worn.  Protective rubber gloves must not be worn wrong side out
or without protective leather gloves.  Protective devices worn by a person
assigned to perform repairs on high-voltage surface lines must be worn
continuously from the time he leaves the ground until he returns to the ground
and such person must visually inspect the equipment assigned him for defects
before each use.
2)         All rubber protective equipment used for work on energized
high-voltage surface lines must be electrically tested in accordance with the
American National Standards Institute and the American Society for Testing and
Materials Standards (ASTM), 655 Fifteenth Street N.W.; Washington, D.C.  20005
as follows:
ITEM
ASTM
STANDARD
DATE
OF ADOPTION
Rubber
Insulating gloves
D120-87
July 31,
1987
Rubber
insulating blankets
D1048-88
Feb. 26,
1988
Rubber
insulating hoods
D1049-83
June 24,
1983
Rubber insulating
line hose
D1050-85
August 30,
1985
Rubber
insulating sleeves
D1051-87
July 31,
1987
AGENCY NOTE:
The references do not include any later editions or references.
aa)       Protective equipment; inspection.
Each person
must visually inspect protective equipment and clothing provided him in
connection with work on high-voltage surface lines before using such equipment
and clothing and any equipment or clothing containing any defect or damage must
be discarded and replaced with proper protective equipment or clothing prior to
the performance of any electrical work on such lines.
bb)       Protective equipment; testing and storage
t protective equipment and clothing provided him in
connection with work on high-voltage surface lines before using such equipment
and clothing and any equipment or clothing containing any defect or damage must
be discarded and replaced with proper protective equipment or clothing prior to
the performance of any electrical work on such lines.
bb)       Protective equipment; testing and storage.
1)         All rubber protective equipment used on work on energized
high-voltage surface lines must be electrically tested by the operator in
accordance with subsection (z)(2) and such testing must be conducted in
accordance with the following schedule:
A)        Rubber gloves, once each month(except that gloves previously
tested under Section 220.80(z)(2) that are not in use and have been kept in a
storeroom or warehouse may be treated the same as new gloves);
B)        Rubber sleeves, once every three (3) months;
C)        Rubber blankets, once every six (6) months;
D)        Insulator hoods and line hose, once a year;
E)        Aerial lift arm current test, before each use; and
F)         Other electric protective equipment, once a year.
2)         Rubber gloves must not be stored wrong side out.
3)         Blankets must be rolled when not in use, line hose and
insulator hoods must be stored in their natural position and shape.
cc)       Operating disconnecting or cutout switches.
Disconnecting or cutout switches on energized high-voltage
surface lines must be operated only with insulated sticks, fuse tongs, or
pullers which are adequately insulated and maintained to protect the operator
from the voltage to which he is exposed.  When such switches are operated from
the ground, the person using such devices must wear protective rubber lineman's
gloves except where switches are bonded to a metal mat as provided in
subsection (t).
dd)      Tying into energized high-voltage surface circuits
se tongs, or
pullers which are adequately insulated and maintained to protect the operator
from the voltage to which he is exposed.  When such switches are operated from
the ground, the person using such devices must wear protective rubber lineman's
gloves except where switches are bonded to a metal mat as provided in
subsection (t).
dd)      Tying into energized high-voltage surface circuits.
If the work of forming an additional circuit by tying into an
energized high-voltage surface line is performed from the ground any person
performing such work must wear and employ all the protective equipment and
clothing required and tested under the provisions of subsections (z), (aa),
and(bb).  In addition, the insulated stick used by such person must have been
designed for such purpose and must be adequately insulated and be maintained to
protect such person from the voltage to which he is exposed.
ee)       Use of grounded messenger wires; ungrounded systems.
Solely for purposes of grounding ungrounded high-voltage
power systems, grounded messenger wires used to suspend the cable of such
systems may be used as a grounding medium.
ff)        Repair of energized surface high-voltage line; qualified
person.
An individual is a qualified person for the purpose of
repairing energized surface high-voltage lines, under subsections (t) through
(ee) only if such person:
1)         has had at least two (2) years experience in electrical
maintenance, and
2)         has had at least two (2) years experience in the repair of
energized high-voltage lines located on poles and structures.

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- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.10 Section 220.10  Introduction and Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_10.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.20 Section 220.20  Surface Installations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_20.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.30 Section 220.30  Thermal Dryers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_30.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.40 Section 220.40  Safeguard For Mechanical Equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_40.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.50 Section 220.50  Electrical Equipment-General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_50.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.60 Section 220.60  Trailing Cables](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_60.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.70 Section 220.70  Grounding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_70.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.80 Section 220.80  Surface High-Voltage Distribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_80.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.90 Section 220.90  Low and Medium-Voltage Alternating Current Circuits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_90.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.100 Section 220.100  Ground Control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_100.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.110 Section 220.110  Fire Protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_110.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.120 Section 220.120  Mine Maps](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_120.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.130 Section 220.130  Explosives and Blasting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_130.md)
- [62 Ill. Adm. Code 220.140 Section 220.140  Man Hoisting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T62_P220_S220_140.md)

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