Temporary Permanent Power Inspections

Temporary Permanent Power Inspection Requirements
Inspection requirements:

  • All grounds must be terminated in panels.
  • All neutrals must be terminated in panels.
  • All non-terminated, branch-circuit, current-carrying conductors must be terminated with wire nuts.
  • All panel covers must be installed and all disconnects installed. All KOs in panels, unused circuit-breaker openings and any other openings not listed here must be blanked off in an National Electric Code (NEC)-approved method.
  • All panels must be labeled. For example - high voltage, danger high voltage, etc.
  • All panels must be labeled. For example - panel A, panel B, main circuit breakers, main panels, etc.
  • All sub panels and sub panel feeders must be installed and terminated.
  • Main service must be completely installed as per On Site City-Approved Riser Drawing. The drawing must be on-site for the 450 inspections.
  • Ninety percent of the sheet rock must be installed.
  • No 120-volt or single-pole circuit breakers should be installed.
  • No other 240-volt or double-pole circuit breakers (other than air-conditioning circuit breakers) should be installed.
  • No other circuit breakers can be installed.
  • Only the circuit breakers for the condensing units and air handlers should be installed and connected using permanent-installation wiring methods. No temporary wiring (disconnects, whips, etc.) should be installed and all disconnects must be permanently-labeled.
  • The 430 Underground Inspection must be made prior to the 450 Inspection or at the same time as the 450 Inspection.

Guidelines
These guidelines have been implemented as a compromise from past inspection procedures. This is an attempt to allow electrical contractors to use air-conditioning equipment only in new-house construction after sheet rock is installed. The existing temporary power pole will remain in place to allow for 120 and 240-volt power for construction. This is not a procedure to replace the temporary pole.

Consequences of Non-Compliance
Spot inspections will be made to check compliance to these rules. Any violation of the requirements will result in removal of the house meter.

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