I have a question regarding temporary power usage
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This post was last edited by zideng on 2021-10-11 at 14:36. For the convenience of maintenance, our company has designated fixed welding points in each unit; the welders are installed under the maintenance power supply boxes, with power supplied directly from those boxes. These setups are not removed under normal circumstances. Does this type of temporary power usage require a work permit? The company asked us to do it; we hadn’t done it before.
Regardless of whether it’s correct or not, the first thing to assess is which party has more power: Haha Company or “you”. As long as it is temporary, procedures must be followed. Just because it was correct in the past doesn’t necessarily mean it’s correct now.
Since it is temporary electricity, a work order must be obtained as required, and it must be removed according to the regulations once it is no longer in use! If used over the long term, it can be designed as fixed equipment
The question now is whether this is temporary It hasn’t been disconnected for several years now; I understand this should be considered a permanent electricity connection.
You can apply for fixed electricity usage. Let me give you a piece of advice: using electricity is different from everything else. It’s better to follow the instructions. In the event of an accident, someone needs to be able to explain what happened; it’s all done in accordance with the rules. It is advised not to pose difficult problems to managers. Long live understanding! For reference.
Procedures for temporary power use should be followed.
In this case, temporary electricity service should be arranged. The original poster mentioned that it’s in a designated fire-use area; if it’s to be used for long-term maintenance purposes, it can be switched to fixed electrical power. Because the fire area designated for fixing is definitely a safe area, not an area at risk of explosion.
Welding machines used in fixed hot-work areas that are not removed for an extended period can be managed as maintenance equipment. These welding machines should be installed in accordance with electrical standards, equipped with separate switches and leakage protection devices, and managed through labeling systems.
First, determine whether your designated hot work area is temporary or permanent. Typically, the designated areas for performing hot work within a facility are temporary, and an application must be submitted each time such work is to be carried out. A work permit must be obtained when using electricity in such hot work areas ； If a permanent fixed hot work area is established, electricity can be applied for at once. .
What was the purpose of setting up fixed hot work areas back then? If the purpose remains the same, no further procedures are needed; if it has changed, then procedures must be carried out