1926.405(g)(1)(i): Permitted uses
Key takeaways
- 1926.405(g)(1)(i) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart K).
- Related part: 1926.405(g) Flexible cords and cables (474 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(1)(i) ("Permitted uses") is one requirement inside 1926.405 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart K). It includes 8 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) Permitted uses. Flexible cords and cables shall be suitable for conditions of use and location. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for:
(A) Pendants; Open (g)(1)(i)(a)
(B) Wiring of fixtures; Open (g)(1)(i)(b)
(C) Connection of portable lamps or appliances; Open (g)(1)(i)(c)
(D) Elevator cables; Open (g)(1)(i)(d)
(E) Wiring of cranes and hoists; Open (g)(1)(i)(e)
(F) Connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their frequent interchange; Open (g)(1)(i)(f)
(G) Prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration; or Open (g)(1)(i)(g)
(H) Appliances where the fastening means and mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maintenance and repair. Open (g)(1)(i)(h)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.405.
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Related parts of this rule
- 1926.405(g) Flexible cords and cables 474 citations
- 1926.405(g)(2) Identification, splices, and terminations 397 citations
- 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) Strain relief 335 citations
- 1926.405(g)(1) Use of flexible cords and cables 77 citations
- 1926.405(g)(1)(iii) Prohibited uses 75 citations
- 1926.405(g)(2)(iii) Splices 57 citations
- 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(B) 27 citations
- 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(C) 12 citations
- 1926.405(g)(2)(v) Cords passing through holes 5 citations
- 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(H)
- 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(G)
- 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(A)
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.405 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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