Don’t get the Fire Marshall mad at us

We are having problems again with the use of extension cords and the miss use of surge protector in classrooms. According to fire code and electrical code extension cords cannot be used as permanent wiring devices. The only time they should be used is for a temporary hookup such as portable equipment. We have been getting into trouble with the Fire Marshal about surge protector ever since we started using them. The reason is the miss use of the surge protector by plugging a surge protector into a surge protector. The problem that it can cause is that each surge protector was designed to protect the number of devices it has plug-in for. By plugging one into the other you are overrating the first one and could cause a fire by overheating the unit.

We have solved most of the problems of having to use extension cords and having to plug one surge protector into the other by installing more electrical outlets. If you run into a situation where cannot move things around to make it work without using extension cords or doubling up surge protectors call maintenance department and we will install more electrical outlets if possible.