Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

July 25, 2003

James H. Brown
Director of Safety and Health
Associated General Contractors of Indiana, Inc.
1050 Market Tower, 10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Re: Relevance of NFPA 70E industry consensus standard to OSHA requirements; whether OSHA requirements apply to owners

Dear Mr. Brown:

Maximum allowable distance between supports for temporary electrical wiring.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 13, 2004

Mr. Kent Davis
Arc Electric, Inc
500 Woodlake Dr. Suite 105
Chesapeake, VA 23320

Re: Maximum allowable distance between supports for temporary wiring; 1926.405.

Dear Mr. Davis:

This is in response to your letter dated March 10, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), asking for clarification of OSHA's construction standards for temporarily secured non-metallic sheathed wiring.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows: