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Clarification of temporary vs. portable lighting.

RegSenseSafety & HealthElectrical SafetyConstruction SafetyElectrical SafetyOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOLCompliance DocsStandard InterpretationEnglishFocus AreaUSA

Standard Number: 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(G)

April 6, 1976

Mr. John Hitchings
Industrial Oil Tank & Line
Cleaning Service
307 East Garden Street
Rome, New York 13440

Dear Mr. Hitchings:

This is in response to your letter requesting a clarification of the OSHA Standard [1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(G)] as temporary versus portable lighting.

Portable lighting is considered battery operated equipment and is limited to 12 volts as indicated in [1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(G)]. Temporary lighting may be used in explosive atmospheres as long as it meets all the requirements stated in the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 1971. This includes explosion proof, screened lighting sources with continuous wiring without male and female plugs inside the confined space designated.

Please feel free to contact us it there are further questions about OSHA.

Sincerely,

Alfred Barden
Regional Administrator
Occupational Safety and Health

[Corrected 05/28/2004]

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