Friday, May 29, 2009

Compliance News: Temporary Lighting

By Robert Trotter, CBO, CFM

Wiring for power and lighting during a period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition, and similar purposes must comply with the provisions of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 1999 edition. Under the requirements of section 305-3 temporary electrical power and lighting installations are permitted during the period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition of buildings, structures, equipment, or similar activities.

Temporary electrical power and lighting installations are permitted for a period not to exceed 90 days for Christmas decorative lighting and similar purposes. Temporary wiring must be removed immediately upon completion of construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed.

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