T twindragons Member Jun 24, 2004 #1 What is the osha standard for cords on a job site? I understood it to be minimum 12 gauge. Is this correct?
What is the osha standard for cords on a job site? I understood it to be minimum 12 gauge. Is this correct?
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida Jun 24, 2004 #2 Re: extensioncords OSHA requirements follow closely to the requirement in section 240.5(B)(3) of the 2002 NEC. 20-ampere circuits - 16 awg and larger.
Re: extensioncords OSHA requirements follow closely to the requirement in section 240.5(B)(3) of the 2002 NEC. 20-ampere circuits - 16 awg and larger.
J jeff43222 Senior Member Location Minneapolis, Minnesota Jun 25, 2004 #3 Re: extensioncords The extension cords I've been using lately have been 14-gauge, and the labels on them generally list 13-15 amps as the max load.
Re: extensioncords The extension cords I've been using lately have been 14-gauge, and the labels on them generally list 13-15 amps as the max load.