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DOE-HDBK-1092-20041.3AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ)

In states and municipalities, an official (electrical inspector, engineer, or equivalent qualifiedindividual) is usually designated as the electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The AHJshould possess such executive ability as is required for performance of the position, and shouldhave thorough knowledge of standard materials and work practices used in the installation,operation, construction, and maintenance of electrical equipment. The AHJ should, throughexperience or education, be knowledgeable of the requirements contained in the OSHAstandards, the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, DOE requirements,and other appropriate local, state, and national standards. The AHJ should be responsible tointerpret codes, regulations and standards, and approve equipment, assemblies, or materials. Ifthe AHJ needs to address items outside his or her electrical expertise, such as fire, confinedspace, fall protection, or like issues, the AHJ should consult with cognizant experts before adecision is reached. The AHJ may permit alternate methods where it is assured that equivalentobjectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety equal to orexceeding established codes, regulations, and standards.In DOE, levels of authority exist that serve the function of the AHJ. The AHJ may be thecontracting officer, such as an area manager. This person may choose to delegate authority toan individual or organization within his or her control. It is acceptable for DOE sites to delegateauthority to a committee of subject matter experts. The authority may reside with a safety orfacilities department. The field office manager or designated representative may act as a higherlevel of authority. The authority may begin with an electrician and proceed through variouslevels of supervision to management (as shown in Fig. 1-1).Fig. 1-1.NOTE: The titles in Fig. 1-1 will vary from site to site.1-2

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