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