Rules of Conduct Handbook

Question 1

What is energized access?

Answer 1

Permission to enter facilities unescorted. Granted through a permitting process.

Question 2

Who can grant energized access?

Answer 2

Substation Operations Group (TOZ)

Question 3

What is an Energized Facility Key?

Answer 3

A key that provides access to Non-NERC-CIP areas. Can only be used by permitted individuals.

Question 4

To be an escort for a non-permitted person(s), your permit must be:

Answer 4

Appropriate to the level of work or supervision of work being performed by the non-permitted person(s).

Question 5

Minimum distance required between energized conductors or equipment and workers, that must be maintained as identified in the APM and the Contractor Safety and Health Requirements.

Answer 5

Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)

Question 6

NERC

Answer 6

North American Electric Reliability Company

Question 7

NERC CIP

Answer 7

North American Reliability Company Critical Infrastructure Protection

Question 8

A building which contains Critical Cyber Assets as defined by NERC.

Answer 8

NERC CIP Site

Question 9

NERC CIP Field training is required?

Answer 9

Annually for unescorted access into energized facilities.

Question 10

High Voltage power system equipment is considered _______ if it is energized or could be energized by closing an isolating device.

Answer 10

Normally Energized

Question 11

The physical border surrounding locations, in which BES Cyber Assets, BES Cyber Systems, or Electronic Access Control or Monitoring Systems reside, contained within a NERC CIP Site and for which access is controlled?

Answer 11

Physical Security Perimeter (PSP)

Question 12

What are the four permit levels for unescorted access into energized facilities?

Answer 12

1. Access permit
2. Non-Electrical Worker Permit (NEWP)
3. Restricted Electrical Worker Permit (REWP)
4. Electrical Worker Permit (EWP)

Question 13

Permit renewals occur when?

Answer 13

Between March 1st and May 31st of odd numbered years.