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Discussion starter · #5 ·
i just took a glance in home depot today. i didn't check google cause i don't really order anything online anymore cause our neighborhood has had a lot of trouble with package thieves.

they're nothing special, couple 100' orange cords that the dogs chewed 3 of the ends. i don't need cords anymore on site, they're just for around the house.
 
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Telling another trade that they can't use your already deployed cord that you aren't using is probably not a great way to yo make friends. Actively using? No issues
.. it's when that plumber or trim guy has to use something for 10 minutes.. that's when it gets used.
 
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Inner10 said:
Who says it has to be an electrician that does the work?
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Sorry, it's not an official stance. I was told by an OSHA certified sparky that you could replace but a certified electrician had to make the repairs. As I look into it, that doesn't seem to be the case. It looks like those repair ends are not OSHA compliant as the OSHA reg states the cord must be returned to it's approved state and since that approved state is factory one could not return it to it's factory approved state with those repair ends.
 
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TNTSERVICES said:
Sorry, it's not an official stance. I was told by an OSHA certified sparky that you could replace but a certified electrician had to make the repairs. As I look into it, that doesn't seem to be the case. It looks like those repair ends are not OSHA compliant as the OSHA reg states the cord must be returned to it's approved state and since that approved state is factory one could not return it to it's factory approved state with those repair ends.
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It's the same thing here but the "approved state" is up to the inspector.

It's like metal electrical enclosures, we are forever punching holes for conduits and box connectors where knockouts aren't present, and that violates the listing. But the AHJ can make the call on whether you compromised it's integrity or not.

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There have been a lot of discussions and jobsite rumors that repaired cord ends are ok if done by a licensed sparky. Then there is the position that TNT just stated. Which also sounds like the viable reason an OSHA inspector would nick you for having a repaired cord.

I just gave up on having any type of repaired cord on a site where there is a safety inspector or a good chance that OSHA is watching. Which for me is any commercial job I set foot on.
 
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I personally don't know the true answer as a OSHA Inspector would tell it to you.

I just know that repaired cords are a potential risk that could draw attention that I don't want, should a OSHA guy decide to film me again. So, I choose to leave them at home if I'm on one of those jobs.

Most of my work these days is on private residences with little chance of Oh Sh** Here Again contact.
 
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