Temporary electric power and lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to exceed ___ days for holiday decorative lighting and similar purposes.

Temporary electric power and lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to exceed ___ days for holiday decorative lighting and similar purposes.

• A. 60
• B. 45
• C. 30
• D. 90

Answer: (D)

Temporary electric power and lighting for holiday decorations is allowed only for a limited window. This keeps these temporary setups from becoming permanent, long-term installations that may lack the safeguards of a properly designed and installed system. The idea is to cover the typical season during which such decorations are used, then remove the setup or upgrade it to a permanent, code-compliant installation with the appropriate permits and inspections. If more time is needed, it should not remain a temporary arrangement but must be treated as a permanent installation. Shorter timeframes would not accommodate a full seasonal display and longer periods would increase safety risks.

Temporary electric power and lighting for holiday decorations is allowed only for a limited window. This keeps these temporary setups from becoming permanent, long-term installations that may lack the safeguards of a properly designed and installed system. The idea is to cover the typical season during which such decorations are used, then remove the setup or upgrade it to a permanent, code-compliant installation with the appropriate permits and inspections. If more time is needed, it should not remain a temporary arrangement but must be treated as a permanent installation. Shorter timeframes would not accommodate a full seasonal display and longer periods would increase safety risks.