• Lamp Protection for Temporary Lighting

    Article 590 applies to temporary electric power and lighting installations.
    July 11, 2014

    For temporary installations, lamps shall be protected from accidental contact by a suitable _____ or by the use of a lampholder with a guard.

    a) globe
    b) luminaire
    c) fitting
    d) porcelain fitting

    See answer and applicable Code reference

    The correct answer is: b) luminaire

    Article 590 applies to temporary electric power and lighting installations. As noted in Sec. 590.4(F), "All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable luminaire or lampholder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets shall not be used unless the shell is grounded."

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