twist lock plugs on tpole

[difowler44]

I never have used them. Most of my work is in the county, but I have had tpoles inspected and they have passed without twist lock plugs and without the in use plug plates. I haven't seen a code article on tpoles. I have seen temporary wiring, but not tpoles. Another local jurisdiction?

 

[ptonsparky]

Explain what you mean by tpole. I am not familiar with it.

 

[jumper]

Explain what you mean by tpole. I am not familiar with it.

Thanx.I thought it was just me. Temp pole?

 

[480sparky]

There's no NEC requirement for twistlocks. In-use covers are required, however.

 

[difowler44]

twist lock plugs on temp pole

twist lock plugs on temp pole

tpole = temp pole

 

[acrwc10]

One of our local jurisdictions requires them on Temp poles, so as always, check the local codes.
P.S. I don't see a need for them unless you are on a job that uses twist locks. ever time I am at a job that has Twist lock receptacles they all have T-lock to regular plug Adaptors hanging from them.

 

[difowler44]

twist lock plugs on temp pole

twist lock plugs on temp pole

Just one of those things where I never have seen an answer. They had a question about it on my Journeyman's test. I don't remember the exact question now. I hear OSHA is training 100 new inspectors for our area in texas. I hear their fine per incident is usually $5000. Although it seems insignificant, I guess this could be a $5000 question.

 

[George Stolz]

Why would they dictate what type of receptacles you install on a temporary pole? :-?

My $5000 question is, who makes an in-use cover for a regular 50A receptacle that would actually function as an in-use cover? Most 50A cord caps fill the entire space intended for a couple 14-AWG cords.

 

[ptonsparky]

Try Midwest.

 

[marti smith]

ptonsparky, I had not seen those and they are nifty.

 

[480sparky]

Why would they dictate what type of receptacles you install on a temporary pole? :-?

My $5000 question is, who makes an in-use cover for a regular 50A receptacle that would actually function as an in-use cover? Most 50A cord caps fill the entire space intended for a couple 14-AWG cords.

10-3 SO cord with a straight end (not a 90?) won't allow the cover to snap closed.

I've had several of those on construction sites, and even the OSHA inspector shrugged his shoulders and didn't say anything.

 

[marti smith]

If you were to build new temp poles, would you use those boxes again, or find a different solution?

 

[cowboyjwc]

And all the receptacles on the pole must be GFCI protected too. And yes I ask for inuse covers. I also don't require a ground rod at each pole, but there are some inspectors that do.