New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 16. Department of Public Service |
Chapter II. Electric Utilities |
Subchapter C. Safety |
Part 127. Allowable Induced Voltage in Pipelines |
Sec. 127.2. Definitions
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- The following words and terms when used in this Part shall have the meaning indicated:(a) Step voltage means the root mean square voltage difference between any two points on the ground surface separated by one meter (approximately the distance of one step) in the direction of the maximum voltage gradient.(b) Touch voltage means the root mean square voltage difference between any point on the ground where a person may stand and any point on the pipeline or its appurtenances which can be touched simultaneously by either hand.