Scope: The provisions of this section apply to the utilization of portions of the permanent wiring system within a building to facilitate construction.
Definition: Responsible Agent- For the purpose of this section, the responsible agent shall be the entity(s) who, in fulfillment of the contractual obligation otherwise, is empowered to control and supervise all construction activities. The suitability of the responsible agent shall be at the sole discretion of the authority having jurisdiction.
Uses Permitted: Utilization of portions of the permanent wiring system to facilitate construction shall be permitted and limited to those instances in which the use of the same is deemed to be of reasonable necessity. Reasonable necessity shall include any of the following:
- Where the distance between the construction site electrical service and any interior point at floor level exceeds 200 feet following the most direct route, an extension cord could reasonably be routed.
- Other situations as allowed by special permission.
Note: Information included in the manufacturer's instructions warns that gas, oil, heat pumps, and electric furnaces are not intended for use during residential construction. (Re: Bulletin – Contractors Temporary Heating)
Uses Prohibited: Utilization of portions of the permanent wiring systems during construction for any purpose other than testing and verification shall not be permitted where such use is solely for convenience. In no case shall any portions of the permanent wiring be energized for construction purposes until such portions have been inspected and released by the appropriate electrical inspector.
Application for Power: Application for power shall be made by and in the name of the responsible agent. The applicant shall explicitly state the portion of the electrical system for which the application is made, its intended use, and its duration. The applicant shall receive written permission from the electrical contractor stating the portions and suitability of those portions of the electrical system to be energized.
Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Protection: All 125-volt single-phase branch circuits authorized for use shall have ground-fault interrupter protection for personnel. Exception: Branch circuits used exclusively for lighting and routed in metallic raceways or otherwise protected by location from physical damage.
Security and Notification: The responsible agent shall maintain the energized system or portion of the building containing the system in a secured and locked manner or under constant supervision to exclude unauthorized personnel. The responsible agent shall assume the responsibility to alert personnel working in the vicinity of the energized electrical system to its presence.
Inspections: Adequate inspections as deemed necessary by the authority having jurisdiction shall be made prior to energizing to assure that such usage complies with the requirements of this section.
Consent of Responsible Agent: The responsible agent shall consent to all provisions of this section. Additionally, consent shall be extended to remove or allow to be removed all power supplied to a building or structure under these provisions when in the sole discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, such service is no longer consistent with the provisions of this section. Such consent shall be in writing as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction.
Unauthorized Energizing: Unauthorized energizing or use of the permanent wiring systems or any portion thereof shall be prima facie evidence of hazard which, at the sole discretion of the authority having jurisdiction, may result in disconnection of power, revocation of the permit, and/or refusal to consider a future request for temporary power as prescribed in this section.