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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Electrical Cord Repair

Q: If the prong is damaged on an extension cord, is it permissible to replace the prong with an approved one, provided the repair is done by a qualified electrician?

A: Yes, OSHA states “Extension cords used in construction may be repaired, so long as the repair returns the cord to the "approved" state required by 1926.403(a)