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as input devices, they shall be prominently labeled with a warning indicating the presence of internal parallel connections. The use of single-pole separable connectors shall comply with at least

one of the following conditions:

(1) Connection and disconnection of connectors are only possible where the supply connectors are interlocked to the source and it is not possible to connect or disconnect connectors when the supply is energized.

(2) Line connectors are of the listed sequential- interlocking type so that load connectors shall be

connected in the following sequence:
a. Equipment grounding conductor connection
b. Grounded circuit conductor connection, if provided
c. Ungrounded conductor connection, and that disconnection shall be in the reverse order
(3) A caution notice shall be provided adjacent to the line connectors, indicating that plug connection shall be in the following order:
a. Equipment grounding conductor connectors
b. Grounded circuit-conductor connectors, if provided
c. Ungrounded conductor connectors, and that disconnection shall be in the reverse order

(B) Interchangeability. Single-pole separable connectors used in portable professional motion picture and television equipment shall be permitted to be interchangeable for ac or dc use or for different current ratings on the same premises, provided they are listed for ac/dc use and marked in a suitable manner to identify the system to which they are connected.

530.23 Branch Circuits. A branch circuit of any size sup plying one or more receptacles shall be permitted to supply stage set lighting loads.

III. Dressing Rooms

530.31 Dressing Rooms. Fixed wiring in dressing rooms shall be installed in accordance with the wiring methods covered in Chapter 3. Wiring for portable dressing rooms shall be approved.

IV. Viewing, Cutting, and Patching Tables

530.41 Lamps at Tables. Only composition or metal- sheathed, porcelain, keyless lampholders equipped with suitable means to guard lamps from physical damage and from film and film scrap shall be used at patching, viewing, and cutting tables.

V. Cellulose Nitrate Film Storage Vaults

530.51 Lamps in Cellulose Nitrate Film Storage Vaults.

Lamps in cellulose nitrate film storage vaults shall be in- stalled in rigid fixtures of the glass-enclosed and gasketed type. Lamps shall be controlled by a switch having a pole in each ungrounded conductor. This switch shall be located outside of the vault and
provided with a pilot light to indicate whether the switch is on or off. This switch shall disconnect from all sources of supply all ungrounded conductors terminating in any outlet in the vault.

530.52 Electrical Equipment in Cellulose Nitrate Film Storage Vaults. Except as permitted in 530.51, no recep tacles, outlets, heaters, portable lights, or other portable electrical equipment shall be located in

cellulose nitrate film storage vaults. Electric motors shall
be permitted, pro vided they are listed for the
application and comply with Article 500, Class I,
Division 2.

VI. Substations

530.61 Substations. Wiring and equipment of over 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with Article 490.

530.62 Portable Substations. Wiring and equipment in portable substations shall conform to the sections applying to installations in permanently fixed substations, but, due to the limited space available, the working spaces shall be