Hold Off definition

Hold Off means an electrical device having its operation restricted to previously agreed limits by the placement of a hold off tag. Hold Offs shall only be held by a certified representative of the contractor. Hold Off is a specific process within the electrical utility Work Protection Code.
Hold Off means a guarantee to limit opera tion of apparatus to facilita te Work or reduce Work hazards;
Hold Off is used to restrict the operation of a device to previously agreed limits, except with the Holder’s consent. Hold-off is most commonly used to block the auto reclosing and the manual re-energization of a line following an automatic trip.

Examples of Hold Off in a sentence

  • All statutes of limitation will be tolled during the Hold Off Period.

  • When the protection is established (tagged and recorded) and only when completed, he shall then notify the requesting body that "Hold Off' protection has been established.

  • The operat or shall then surren der the "Hold Off' to the other utility and document.

  • Under no circumstances shall a Hold Off be used in place of a Work Protection.

  • A Hold Off procedure shall not be used unless communications satisfactory to the issuer can be established.