OSHA Temporary Electrical Power
OSHA Temporary Electrical Power
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I had looked through OSHA to see if there were rules on the amount of distance from a load center to the equipment (such as a portable tool) it is supplying.
In essence, the temporary power I need is power for equipment like concrete vibrators and the like. The width of my building is about 170 feet.
One electrician I spoke with told me that the distance is 50 feet but I do not know if OSHA is the place where such distance limitations are found or not.
I looked in OSHA 1910 but could not find anything under the section on wiring methods.
In essence, the temporary power I need is power for equipment like concrete vibrators and the like. The width of my building is about 170 feet.
One electrician I spoke with told me that the distance is 50 feet but I do not know if OSHA is the place where such distance limitations are found or not.
I looked in OSHA 1910 but could not find anything under the section on wiring methods.





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You sure don't want to run 170 feet of extension cord. You'll need a load center closer to the work, just to keep the voltage drop within reason. Or get a portable generator, if all you are using are concrete vibrators.
There are a lot of OSHA requirements regarding extension cords and inspectors will be looking since they cause a lot of accidents.
You can always ask OSHA if you have specific questions. Better to ask ahead of time.
David Castor
www.cvoes.com