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Data record equip.low-voltage-circuit-breakers.osha-definition

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29 CFR 1910.399 defines a circuit breaker as a device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied within its rating.

Provenance29 CFR 1910.399 supports data record equip.low-voltage-circuit-breakers.osha-definition, which is cited on the entry Low-voltage circuit breakers.SOURCE29 CFR 1910.39929 CFR 1910.399Regulation, clause 1910.399DATA RECORDequip.low-voltage-circuit-breakers.osha-definitionequip.low-voltage-circui..Verified 2026-10-13ENTRYLow-voltage circuit breakersLow-voltage circuit brea..1 revision
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Source29 CFR 1910.399Regulation, clause 1910.399
Data recordequip.low-voltage-circuit-breakers.osha-definitionVerified 2026-10-13
EntryLow-voltage circuit breakers1 revision
Subject
Low-voltage circuit breakers (Equipment classes)
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Definition
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29 CFR 1910.399, current edition, clause 1910.399, 1910.399 - Definitions applicable to this subpart, OSHA. Publisher page

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