Electrical
Splices
Flexible cords shall be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap
Uses of flexible cords and cables
pendants, wiring of fixtures, connections of portable lamps or appliances, portable and mobile signs, elevator cables, wiring of cranes and hoists, prevention of noise or vibration, temporary wiring
GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Hazardous class II locations
Hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust
Hazardous class III locations
Hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers
Causes of overloaded circuits
Too many devices plugged in, damaged tools overheating, lack of overcurrent protection
Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program (AEGCP) must cpver
all cord sets, receptacles that are not part of the building or structure, and equipment connected by cord and plug. The program must require all equipment connected by cord to be inspected before each day, prohibit use of damaged equipment
Flexible cords and cables used with temporary and portable lights shall be designed for:
hard or extra-hard usage
Hazardous Class I location
hazardous because of the presence of flammable gases and vapors
Power strips
not intended for use at construction sites
Flexible cords and cables may not be used for:
substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure, strung through halls in walls, ceilings, or floors, run through doorways/windows, attached to building surfaces, concealed behind building walls ceilings or floors