From: Timothy J O'Leary (tjo@IMSNET.NET)
Date: Tue Jan 11 2000 - 06:31:54 CST
Thank you for doing this. It is not that difficult or expensive to do the
electrical
work correctly (I've done most of it it in my back yard) -
outdoor wire, in a conduit, at least 18 inches underground, with
above-ground
covered outdoor outlet. If a camp allows the boys to just string the wires
from
tree to tree - and someone gets killed - I do not think this is a simple
oversight.
In some jurisdictions it might possibly be prosecuted as negligent homicide,
and
the upper end of damages from the civil suit could be astronomical.
Well before camp opens, get the building permit, dig the trench, lay the
conduit
and cable (cold), and get the inspection. Finish the job and get the second
inspection.
I personally think that our scouts are worth the trouble.
Timothy O'Leary, ASM Troop 772, NCAC
building ----- Original Message -----
From: Jack & John Wright <jwright@CHATTANOOGA.NET>
To: <SCOUTS-L@LISTSERV.TCU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 12:24 AM
Subject: Re: AC elect. cords in trees
>
> But one time I did a very dastardly deed. I reported the serious
> electrical hazard to the camp director in writing, placing any liability
> in no uncertain terms. It's a violation of NEC & OSHA standards: 29
> CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iii)(G) "Flexible cords and cables... " That was 1
> 1/2 years ago, and I'd bet the cord's back up by now. The staff guys in
> the tent said their dads had helped string the wire a couple of years
> back.
>
