Temporary Electrical Wiring

Life Safety Tip from Bob Trotter, BS, MCP

Temporary Electrical Wiring
  
According to NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 1999 edition temporary wiring is defined as “Approved wiring for power and lighting during a period of construction, remodeling, maintenance, repair, or demolition, and decorative lighting, carnival power and lighting, and similar purposes”. The NEC requires temporary wiring to be removed immediately upon completion of construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed.