Temporary lighting

[resmith]

Is it ok to use ungrounded, unlisted temporary lighting stringers? And if so. Where can I find the information on it?These are made in Mexico they have no ground and look like zip cord. I can not find any listing by UL or OSHA on the box or sticker.

 

[mgookin]

Where do you intend to install that lighting? (what's the application?)

 

[iwire]

I would not install them.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

590.2 All Wiring Installations
(A) Other Articles. Except as specifically modified in this article, all other requirements of this Code for permanent wiring shall apply to temporary wiring installations.

410.6 Listing Required. All luminaires, lampholders, and retrofit kits shall be listed

 

[resmith]

Mgookin,

They are being installed at a commercial construction site.

 

[mgookin]

Sounds like a no-go.
Find a listed & labeled product.

 

[resmith]

Temmmporsry lighting.

Temmmporsry lighting.

Thank you.

I didn't think so either but I have no say in the matter. Sad.

 

[DanielHickman]

Yes, you can use it for temporary lighting. Search on Google dude. Google is the only solution for all your question.

 

[tom baker]

Yes, you can use it for temporary lighting. Search on Google dude. Google is the only solution for all your question.

Section 590.2 says otherwise. I don't mind a blanket yes, but we need to know what basis you have for saying its allowable.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

Yes, you can use it for temporary lighting. Search on Google dude. Google is the only solution for all your question.

Why would you look to google when you need to be looking in the NEC???
He has told us that the product is not a listed product and the rules in the NEC do not permit the use of temporary lighting that is not a listed product.

 

[resmith]

Yes, you can use it for temporary lighting. Search on Google dude. Google is thin the only solution for all your question.

FYI, I am a dudette.
Could you please back up your answer with some fact. I have worked on many a job here in the US and we have always gone by the NEC code on any electrical installation.

 

[mirawho]

Aside from the NEC, most local city authorities require listed devices and cables regardless of the installation. In our production department, all of our installations are temporary. We install special events (award shows, premieres and other type of events) and supply electrical distribution and lighting for those events. Check Article 527