Z259.8-M1981

Scope

1.1
This Standard covers the minimum requirements for standard sizes of rubber and rubber-like insulating covers used as protection from electric shock while working on, or in the vicinity of, energized conductors and apparatus. Hereinafter, the term rubber includes rubber-like materials that conform to this Standard.

1.2
This Standard covers two types of covers designated as:

Type I, non-resistant to ozone; and
Type II, resistant to ozone.

1.3
This Standard covers five classes of covers, differing in electrical characteristics, designated as: Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4.

1.4
This Standard covers five styles of covers, differing in design characteristics, designated as: Style A, Style B, Style C, Style D and Style E.