Term: Electrical Arc Flash Hazard Boundary

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The distance from an arc flash hazard source where Arc Thermal Energy applied to the skin is equal to 1.2 calories/centimeter squared (cm2) which are the onset of a second-degree burn to the skin. Additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required within this area for protection from arc thermal energy.

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