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§ 1926.431 Maintenance of equipment.

29 CFR 1926.431

Citation29 CFR 1926.431
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Displayed edition2026-06-12
Last updated2026-06-12

§ 1926.431 Maintenance of equipment.

The employer shall ensure that all wiring components and utilization equipment in hazardous locations are maintained in a dust-tight, dust-ignition-proof, or explosion-proof condition, as appropriate. There shall be no loose or missing screws, gaskets, threaded connections, seals, or other impairments to a tight condition.