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Overcurrent protection

A fuse or breaker system opening a circuit during excessive current conditions.

Safety notes

  • Select interrupting rating and trip characteristics without defeating protective devices.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Select interrupting rating and trip characteristics without defeating protective devices.

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Sources

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Electrical Safety Specification for Motion Picture Production · Entertainment Electrical Safety Association

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.