Electrical System Integrity

Electrical safety and integrity must be maintained in temporary lighting. Follow these guidelines:
  • Where breakaway poles are used, breakaway electrical devices should also be used.
  • Overhead wiring may be considered where non-breakaway poles are used.
  • Voltage should not exceed 277 VAC to ground for temporary lighting units mounted at 18 feet or less.
  • It is sometimes cost effective to use permanent lighting service pole locations for the temporary system.
  • Usually fused fixtures and non-fused breakaway disconnects are preferable for temporary lighting.