Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: GG, Location: Ft.Worth, T.X.
Asked on: Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:14 am EDT
Question: I was eating at a restaurant that I had not been in in about 1 year. I noticed they had the same Xmas lights strung through the ceiling. Is this an NEC violation?
Yes, this may be an NEC violation.According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), temporary lighting, such as Christmas lights, should not be used for more than 90 days. This is because temporary lighting is not designed for long-term use and may pose a fire hazard if not properly maintained.The fact that the restaurant has used the same Christmas lights for more than 90 days indicates that they may be violating the NEC. Additionally, if the lights are not properly maintained, they could pose a fire hazard and should be replaced. Flag for review