Recommended Practice
Gap and Creepage Distance
Abstract
This recommended practice describes a method to determine the minimum safe gap and creepage distance for passenger rail vehicle electrical circuits and cabling where potentials do not exceed 2000 V to ground.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-E-RP-004-98 | Rev. 3 | 05/28/2021 | Published | Current |
| APTA PR-E-RP-004-98 | 01/22/1998 | Published | Superseded |
Keywords
cabling, gap, creepage distance, electrical circuits, passenger rail vehicle
Summary
This recommended practice applies to passenger rail vehicle electrical circuits and cabling where potentials do not exceed 2000 volts to ground. The passenger rail industry phased in this recommended practice over the six-month period from July 1 to Dec. 31, 1999. It took effect January 1, 2000.
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