AFMAN32-1065 — Grounding & Electrical Systems

AFMAN32-1065 governs electrical grounding systems, including equipment grounding, lightning protection, and static protection.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN32-1065
  • Title: GROUNDING & ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
  • Date: 2020-07-17

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AFMAN32-1065 covers testing, visual inspections, personnel qualifications, procedures, and recordkeeping for explosives facilities. Compliance is mandatory, and the publication identifies waiver authorities by tier.

Applies to: This AFMAN applies to Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG) military and civilian personnel performing work or inspections in accordance with this AFMAN.

Topics covered

  • Electrical grounding systems
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Static protection
  • Grounding resistance and continuity tests
  • Explosives facilities
  • Facility grounds
  • Personnel qualifications

Questions and answers

How often should incoming utility grounding and bonding be verified?

All incoming utility services should be verified for continuity of grounding and bonding by the service provider every 5 years (i.e., gas, telephone, signal lines, CATV), including government-owned facilities systems. (paragraph 6)

What happens if a utility is privatized?

If utility is privatized, this does not apply; however, safety and operational discrepancies and damage should be reported when observed. (paragraph 1)

Who is considered the Authority Having Jurisdiction under AFMAN32-1065?

Where decision authority is the “Authority Having Jurisdiction” or “AHJ”, the Base Civil Engineer is considered the AHJ. (paragraph 6)

How are waiver requests submitted for AFMAN32-1065 requirements?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records created under AFMAN32-1065 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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