Electrical Equipment

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The following information is being provided to highlight the requirements for the use of extension cords, electrical tools, temporary power and temporary lighting.

EXTENSION CORDS

a.  Extension cords shall be of the three-wire type and construction grade.Construction grade cords will be marked with one of the following: SJ, SJO, SJT, STO, S, SO, ST or STO.

b. All extension cords shall be visually inspected daily and tested quarterly in accordance with the assured grounding program.

c. Plastic and metal multoutlet strips are not in accordance with electrical regulations and are prohibited from use.

d. "Homemade" metal outlet box extension cords are not in accordance with electrical regulations and are prohibited from use.

e. Flat and two wire extension cords are prohibited from use.

f. Cords cannot be repaired if there is more than 3 repairs per 25 feet of cord or the inner insulation is damaged.

ELECTRICAL TOOLS

a. All electrical tools must be equipped with a third wire ground prong electrical cord or be double  insulated.

b.  Damaged tools must be taken out of service immediately and tagged or otherwise identified as damaged and in need of repair.

c. All electrical tools, including double insulated, shall be visually inspected daily and tested quarterly in accordance with the assured grounding program.

TEMPORARY POWER AND LIGHTING

a. All receptacles must be securely installed. Receptacles are not allowed to be supported or hang in place by the conductor wires.

b. Receptacles are not allowed to be attached to temporary lighting circuits.

c. All temporary lighting shall be protected from accidental breakage or contact.

By Assurance Agency