§ 104.9. TEMPORARY SERVICES.

Temporary electrical service may be installed at a location when proper forms have been submitted to the Chief Electrical Inspector for the following purposes:

(a)

To supply power for the purpose of hoisting material used in buildings under construction or remodeling, and for the purpose of lighting said buildings or structures during the construction of said buildings.

(b)

The lighting of tents or buildings used for temporary gatherings or performances where said tents or buildings will only be used for a short duration. In addition, temporary service may be installed where lighting is to be used for decorative purposes for a short duration.

(c)

To allow electrical service to parts of wiring installations which have been made safe to the satisfaction of the Electrical Division so that the testing of certain electrical equipment may occur, and in order to allow tenants, leasees, or owners the use of certain completed parts of buildings before all the work is completed.

(d)

The application for temporary service shall state the period of time the service is required and the necessity for same. No temporary approval shall be issued for a period of more than 90 days, except when specifically authorized, in writing, by the Director of the Bureau of Buildings. Requests for extensions shall be made in writing to the Electrical Division. It shall be made in writing by the person, firm or corporation holding the permit. Upon expiration of temporary approval, such service shall be immediately discontinued.