Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: anbm, Location: TX
Asked on: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:56 am EDT
Answered on: Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:56 am EDT
Question: Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables shall be supported in place at intervals that ensure that they will be protected fromphysical damage. Support shall be in the form of staples, cable ties, straps, or similar type fittings installed so as not to causedamage. Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables installed as branch circuits or feeders shall not be installed on the floor or on the ground.At the construction site, I saw temporary cables and cords run on the floor all times, will it violate the above code?
Yes, running temporary cables and cords on the floor at a construction site would likely violate the code you quoted.Here's why:* "Cable assemblies and flexible cords and cables installed as branch circuits or feeders shall not be installed on the floor or on the ground." This statement is very clear and doesn't provide exceptions for temporary installations.The code emphasizes protection from physical damage. Cables lying on the floor are inherently more susceptible to damage from foot traffic, equipment, materials, and debris present on a construction site.Therefore, even if the cables are temporary, they need to be elevated or protected in some other way. Flag for review