Description: This UFC 3-560-01 incorporates tri-service requirements into one unified document and provides electrical safety requirements for all electrical work activities. Reasons for Document: • Provide guidance for all aspects of electrical safety. • Conform UFC criteria to recently issued industry standards.
What is the United States Electrical Union (UFC)?
This UFC provides safety requirements and guidance for anyone working on or near electrical components rated at 50 volts or above in facilities and related infrastructure.
What documents does this UFC supersedes?
This UFC supersedes the following documents: • Air Force Manual 32-1185, Electrical Worker Safety. This manual was prepared in draft form, but was not issued. • TM 5-682, Facilities Engineering, Electrical Facilities Safety. • UFC 3-560-10N (previously MIL-HDBK-1025/10), Safety Of Electrical Transmission And Distribution Systems.
What is the scope of UFC 3 501-01?
The scope includes electrical substations and switching stations, the associated distribution systems, and extending to electrical distribution systems inside facilities, including electrical equipment covered by UFC 3-501-01. For the purposes of this UFC, low voltage is defined as 1,000 volts or less.
