A temporary power pole gets electricity to a job site before permanent service exists, and most contractors run a 200 amp temporary power pole rated for saws, compressors and lighting. Coral Springs Porta Pros coordinates pole rental and placement alongside portable toilets, dumpsters and fencing so one delivery handles the site setup.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a temp pole or spider box on a stand, is a metal pole mounted with a meter socket, breaker panel and outlets that the utility company connects before permanent wiring goes in. It stands near the property line so the utility can run a line to it without crossing the active work zone. Most construction sites pair one with construction site services that already include a temporary fence rental around the perimeter and a light tower rental for early morning or night work. Contractors in Coral Springs typically order the pole through an electrician while Coral Springs Porta Pros handles the portable toilet rental and roll-off dumpster rental that round out the site. Ground fault circuit interrupter protection is required on construction sites under OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii), so any temporary pole feeding hand tools needs GFCI outlets built in or added downstream.
Installation cost depends on the electrician's labor, the panel size and how far the pole sits from the utility connection point, and none of that pricing lives in our rental rate sheet. What we can quote is the site support around it: a standard porta potty rental runs from the day rate up through weekly and monthly terms, and a dumpster rental cost scales the same way with duration. Below are rates for the units we place next to a temp pole setup.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | 100-350 | 130-500 | 125-325 |
| 10-20 yard dumpster | 51-112 | 426-778 | 91-500 |
| temporary fence panel | 30-75 | -- | -- |
See temporary fence cost and porta potty rental cost for the full breakdown by size and term.
Placement follows the same logic as any site utility: close enough to serve the work, clear of vehicle paths, and easy for the utility crew to reach. A roll-off delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so keep the pole away from the dumpster pad you plan for 10 yard dumpster rental or larger. OSHA 1926.56(a) sets minimum illumination levels for construction areas, which matters once the pole is live and crews are working before sunrise. Keep the pole clear of the path you are using for porta john rental units too, since ADA Standards section 403.5.1 calls for a 36 inch clear accessible route to any unit serving workers with disabilities. Our porta potty placement guide covers spacing between restrooms, dumpsters and fencing so nothing blocks the utility's access lane.
Coral Springs sites often need power staged before the temporary fence rental or storage container rental goes in, since the electrician's schedule can run ahead of the general contractor's. If your project sits near Coconut Creek, 5.5 miles east, or Tamarac, 6.0 miles south, we run the same delivery window for restrooms and dumpsters. Check porta potty permit requirements and confirm with the city whether placement in the right of way needs a separate sign-off; that answer varies by parcel and we do not guess at it.
Timing depends on the utility's schedule for the connection, not just the pole itself, so ask the electrician for a lead time as soon as the permit is filed. Most contractors order it before the construction dumpster rental and fencing arrive, since power often unlocks other trades.
Likely yes, but permit rules are set by the city and not something we quote from memory. Confirm requirements directly with Coral Springs before ordering; see dumpster permit requirements for how we handle the same question on the waste side.
Size depends on your equipment load. A 200 amp temporary power pole covers most single-trailer construction sites running saws, pumps and lighting, but your electrician should size it against your actual tool list.
No. We supply portable toilets, dumpsters, fencing and restroom trailers listed under portable restroom rental and roll-off dumpster rental. Power pole installation is electrical work and belongs to a licensed electrician or the utility company.
Most sites need toilets sized to OSHA 1926.51(c), a dumpster, and perimeter fencing. Start with how many porta potties do I need and construction site services for the full list.
Yes. Coral Springs Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Coral Springs and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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