A temporary power pole is the utility-approved connection point that feeds electricity to a construction site before permanent service goes in. Commerce City Porta Pros coordinates delivery and setup, and most 200 amp poles get inspected and energized within days once the electrician and utility both sign off.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a temp pole or construction pole, is a freestanding post with a meter base, breaker panel and outlets mounted on it. It stands between the utility line and your site, giving trailers, tools and light tower rental equipment a legal power source before the building has permanent service. Most construction sites spec a 200 amp temporary power pole because it covers saws, welders and small equipment without tripping breakers all day. Commerce City Porta Pros works alongside your electrician to place the pole where the utility company needs it, usually close to the property line so the drop from the pole to their transformer stays short. If you are running a broader construction site services package, the power pole usually goes in at the same time as your portable toilet rental and any temporary fence rental around the perimeter. Commerce City inspectors and the utility both have to approve the setup, so get the pole scheduled early rather than the week you need power.
Installing a temporary power pole starts with a licensed electrician setting the pole, wiring the panel, and grounding it to code. Once that is done, the utility company inspects the connection and energizes it, which is separate from any building permit inspection your city may require. Commerce City Porta Pros does not do the electrical work itself, but coordinates delivery timing so the pole is on site and accessible before your electrician arrives. A roll-off delivery for construction dumpster rental or a drop-off for storage container rental needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and the same access rules apply if the power pole sits near a loading area. Keep the pole location clear of stacked material, temporary fence rental panels, and dumpster swing paths so nothing blocks the meter reader or the inspector. If your project also needs a mobile office trailer rental, plan the power pole placement before the trailer lands, since both usually want to sit near the same site entrance.
Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and Commerce City permitting details for temporary power are not something we publish here without confirming them first. What stays consistent everywhere: OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites, and that applies to whatever runs off your temp pole. OSHA 1926.51(a)(1) also requires an adequate supply of potable water at the site, which is a separate requirement from power but often gets scheduled at the same walk-through as electrical. Pair your power setup with the right restroom count using OSHA 1926.51(c)(1): one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up from there. Confirm placement and any right-of-way question directly with the city before pole day. If your crew size is still in flux, our guide on how many porta potties do I need and the fuller breakdown at OSHA portable toilet requirements both help you plan sanitation alongside power. For jobs with painting, coating or similar work, OSHA 1926.51(f)(1) requires washing facilities for those tasks specifically, not as a general handwashing rule, and a handwashing station rental covers that need cleanly.
Cost depends on amperage, electrician labor, and utility connection fees, none of which sit in our sanitation and equipment pricing. Commerce City Porta Pros can bundle delivery logistics with your porta potty rental cost or dumpster order, but get an electrician's quote for the pole itself.
Likely yes, but the exact permit process is not something we can confirm without checking with the city directly. Ask before pole day. Meanwhile, see porta potty permit requirements for how we handle sanitation permitting on the same site.
We coordinate delivery access and site layout around your power pole but don't supply or install the electrical equipment itself. That work goes through a licensed electrician and the utility company directly.
Once the electrician sets and wires the pole, utility inspection and energizing typically take a few days, depending on scheduling. Book early if your construction site services timeline is tight.
Usually near the property line, close to the utility transformer, to keep the drop short. Coordinate this with your dumpster and temporary fence rental layout so access stays clear for trucks and inspectors alike.
Yes. Commerce City Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Commerce City and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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