Can power strips be used in the electrical distribution box at the construction site

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There we can see that power strips are intended only for indoor use, and never for use on construction sites and similar locations. A power strip is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable, allowing multiple electrical devices to be powered from a single electrical socket. One nationally recognized testing laboratory, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), refers to power strips as Relocatable Power Taps (RPTs) and, in its "General Information for Electrical Equipment Directory" (sometimes called the UL white book or UL Directory), describes RPTs as "relocatable multiple. However, exposure to weather, frequent relocation, rough use and other condi-tions not normally encountered with conventional wiring systems necessitate special consideration not require in other applications or in completed structures. Unlike residential or industrial panels designed for long-term installations, these boards are built for mobility, durability, and flexibility.

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