S.D. Admin. R. 20:44:24:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:44:24:02 - Temporary installations for carnivals and celebrations

All temporary installations of electrical wiring for carnivals or other celebrations consisting of surface or overhead installations for light and power to tents, stands, concessions, or amusement rides must conform to the following standards:

(1) Circuit wires of adequate size, according to the National Electrical Code, may be twisted together or run parallel and taped together and must be attached to a messenger by insulators at intervals not to exceed five feet;

(2) Sockets and receptacles, including their individual conductors, must be of the standard molded pigtail weatherproof type. Connections of these socket wires to the cabled circuit wires must be staggered, and splices must be made in accordance with section 110-14(b) of the National Electrical Code;

(3) Cut outs or switches installed outdoors must be enclosed in weatherproof cabinets. Cabinets lower than eight feet above ground must be kept locked when they are accessible to the public;

(4) All metal stands, concessions, amusements, rides, trailers, and other units that require electricity to operate must be grounded. All electrical equipment and motors must be grounded;

(5) All feeders and circuits must have overcurrent protection.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:44:24:02

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 20 SDR 222, effective 7/6/1994; transferred from § 20:44:09:02, August 12, 1994.

General Authority: SDCL 36-16-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-16-27.