General Order 128

Section II

Definitions of Terms as Used in These Rule

24.0    Wire Gage means a standard of measurement used for convenient nomenclature of the various sizes of wire.

A.    American Wire Gage (AWG) otherwise known as Brown and Sharpe (B & S) for copper, aluminum and other conductors.

B.    Birmingham Wire Gage (BWG) for iron and steel conductors.