In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment

flexible cord and a cord extension socket,NOTE — An example of a cord extension set is shown in Appendix F, figure F2.1.4.8 Electric portable outlet device (Power boards and EPODs)A device, other than a cord set, or cord extension set having a single means of connection to a lowvoltage supply, and one or more outlet facilities. It may incorporate a reeling or coiling arrangement.1.4.9 Fixed equipmentEquipment which is fastened to a support, secured in position or otherwise, due to its size and mass,located in a specific location.1.4.10 HireNOTE — Adhesives are not recognized as a means of fastening fixed equipment to a support unlessspecifically allowed in another Standard.A hire situation is created when the hirer provides electrical equipment, to a person or entity external tothe hirer’s organization, which passes out of the control of the hirer. A situation where equipment issupplied and operated by the hirer is not considered to constitute a hire.1.4.11 HireeThe person or business, which receives the equipment from the hirer.1.4.12 HirerThe person or business which offers the equipment for hire.1.4.13 Hostile environmentOne in which the equipment or appliance is normally subjected to events or operating conditions likely toresult in damage to the equipment or a reduction in its expected life span. This includes, but is not limitedto physical abuse, exposure to moisture, heat, vibration, corrosive chemicals, and dust.1.4.14 InsulationOne or a combination of the following:(a)Basic insulationThe insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock;NOTE —(1) Basic insulation does not include insulation used exclusively for functional purposes.(2) Basic insulation was previously known as single insulation.(b)(c)(d)Supplementary insulationAn independent insulation, applied in addition to the basic insulation, in order to ensure protectionagainst electric shock in the event of a failure of the basic insulation;Double insulationInsulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation;Reinforced insulationA single insulation system applied to live parts, which provides a degree of protection againstelectric shock equivalent to double insulation, under conditions specified in this Standard.NOTE — The term ‘insulation system’ does not imply that the insulation must be one homogenous piece. Itmay comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as supplementary or basic insulation.1.4.15 Isolating transformerA transformer, the input winding of which is electrically separated from the output winding by an insulationat least equivalent to double insulation or reinforced insulation.9 of 46