1926.403(b)(2): Install Electrical Equipment Per Its Listing
Listed, labeled or certified electrical equipment used in construction must be installed and used according to the instructions included in its listing, labeling or certification.
Key takeaways
- 1926.403(b)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart K).
- OSHA cited it 290 times in the last 3 years, in 290 inspections, with $386,158 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (48), VA (34), MD (29).
- Related part: 1926.403(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment (523 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2) ("Installation and use") is one requirement inside 1926.403 General requirements, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart K). 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
(2) Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification. 290 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.403.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 78 |
| 2025 | 116 |
| 2026 | 71 |
Top states: TN (48), VA (34), MD (29), PR (24), GU (21)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PARAMOUNT BUILDERS, LIMITED | PAGO PAGO, AS | $35,110 |
| CONWAY-PHILLIPS HOLDING, LLC | PETROLIA, PA | $16,550 |
| COSTELLO CONSTRUCTION OF MARYLAND, INC. | DEWEY BEACH, DE | $9,931 |
| ENGLISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED | FARMVILLE, VA | $9,635 |
| CFR OPERATING, LLC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $8,937 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Extension cord manufacturers warning and compliance with electrical equipment - Installation and use. (2015-09-28)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.403(b) Examination, installation, and use of equipment 523 citations
- 1926.403(b)(1) Examination 233 citations
- 1926.403(b)(1)(iii) 18 citations
- 1926.403(b)(1)(i) 9 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How must listed equipment be installed?
In accordance with the instructions included in the listing, labeling or certification.
Does this also cover how it is used?
Yes. It must be installed and used according to those instructions.
What equipment does this apply to?
Listed, labeled or certified electrical equipment.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.403 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-19
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.