What Is a Temporary Power Pole?
It is a freestanding pole, sometimes called a construction meter pole or temp pole, that holds a meter can, a breaker panel and outlets so crews can run saws, lights and pumps before permanent service is energized. Most residential jobs in Palm Beach Gardens spec a 200 amp temporary power pole; smaller renovation jobs sometimes run less. The utility sets the meter, but the pole itself, the panel and the grounding are usually installed by an electrician working off a temporary power pole diagram that matches the utility's spec sheet. Job sites also need power for light tower rental units and for tools protected under OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii), which requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites. If your project already has temporary fence rental or a roll-off dumpster rental on order, we coordinate delivery windows so the electrician has clear access to the pad.
How Does Temporary Power Pole Installation Work?
Installing a temporary power pole starts with a call to the utility and a permit from the city, since placement, grounding depth and clearance from structures all get inspected before the meter goes live. The electrician sets the pole on a stable base, since ADA Standards section 302.1 requires stable, firm, slip resistant ground surfaces anywhere people will walk near equipment, and that same footing logic applies to keeping a pole from shifting under load. Site prep matters too. If a roll-off dumpster rental or storage container rental sits nearby, keep the pole location clear of loading paths so trucks are not backing near live conductors. A 10 yard dumpster rental or 20 yard dumpster rental placed too close to the pole footing can also complicate the utility's final inspection, so plan both locations on the same site sketch.
What Does Temporary Power Pole Installation Cost?
Temporary power pole installation cost depends on amperage, run length from the utility transformer, and whether the electrician needs to trench. We do not sell or install poles ourselves, so pricing below reflects the site services we deliver alongside your electrical contractor, not the pole itself.
| service | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | day | $150 |
| standard porta potty | week | $200 |
| dumpster (10-20 yard range) | week | $600 |
| temporary fence | day | $50 |
| delivery fee | day | $150 |
See porta potty rental cost and temporary fence cost for full breakdowns. For a phased build, monthly porta potty rental usually pencils out cheaper than daily billing once the pole and panel are permanent fixtures on site for more than a few weeks.
Do I Need a Permit for a Temporary Power Pole in Palm Beach Gardens?
Permit placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city; we have not verified a specific ordinance number for pole permitting in Palm Beach Gardens, so check with the building department before your electrician sets the pole. The same applies to porta potty placement near a public sidewalk. See our porta potty permit requirements page for how we handle that question on the sanitation side, and dumpster permit requirements if a container is going in the right of way too.
How many workers require a jobsite toilet alongside a temp power setup?
OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the ratio: one toilet for 20 or fewer workers, then one toilet and one urinal per 40 up to 200 workers. Use our how many porta potties do I need guide to size the order once your crew count is set.
Does a temporary power pole need its own permit separate from sanitation?
Yes, typically. Electrical and sanitation permits run through different city departments in most jurisdictions. Confirm both with Palm Beach Gardens before delivery day; see porta potty permit requirements for how we verify ours.
Can I get power and portable toilets delivered the same day?
Usually yes, if scheduled together. We deliver standard and ADA accessible porta potty units on the same runs we use across Palm Beach Gardens and out to Riviera Beach, 9.9 miles southeast, so bundling deliveries is routine.
What clearance does a pole need from other site equipment?
We do not set poles, so clearance specs come from your electrician's diagram and the utility. What we can confirm: a roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so plan dumpster placement away from the pole footing.
Where do I request a quote for site services around a temp power setup?
Start at request a quote or call through contact. We also cover Royal Palm Beach, 18.6 miles south, for multi-site jobs running power and sanitation together.
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Get a delivery date
Tell us the address, the dates and the headcount. We size the order and confirm the route.