A temporary power pole gives a construction site legal, metered electricity before permanent service exists. Coon Rapids Porta Pros arranges the pole and coordinates the utility hookup, typically a 100 or 200 amp service depending on load. Most jobs need the pole set and inspected before framing crews ever plug in a tool.
It is a freestanding pole, usually wood, with a meter socket, breaker panel and outlets mounted on it, fed by the utility before the building has permanent wiring. Contractors call it a "temp pole" or a construction power pole. Coon Rapids Porta Pros sets these for framing crews, remodels and site trailers across Coon Rapids, whether the job is a single home or a full construction site services package with fencing and a roll-off dumpster rental parked nearby. Sizing matters. A small remodel might run fine on 100 amp service, but a job running saws, welders and a light tower rental at night usually needs the 200 amp temporary power pole option. We pair it with a mobile office trailer rental setup often enough that we just ask up front whether trailer HVAC is part of the load calc. Get the amperage wrong and you are paying for a second inspection.
Installation starts with a call to the utility and a location that keeps the pole clear of the roll-off dumpster path, foot traffic and any temporary fence rental line. A licensed electrician mounts the meter base and panel, we set the pole, and the utility completes the final connection once it passes inspection. The whole sequence, from order to energized pole, commonly takes about a week in Coon Rapids depending on utility scheduling, so book it before your framing date, not the week of. Ground clearance and mounting height follow the utility's own spec sheet, which is why we ask for the load list early rather than guessing at amperage on site. If the same site needs restrooms, we usually schedule the standard porta potty rental or an ADA accessible porta potty delivery for the same day the pole goes in, since both need clear access for a truck. A rough site plan review also catches issues that would otherwise show up as a failed inspection, the same way OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) drives toilet counts by crew size on a jobsite.
Requirements come from the local utility and the electrical inspector, not from us, and they cover mounting height, grounding, panel rating and disconnect access. We are not the authority on that list. What we can confirm is that placement in the public right of way needs checking with the city before the pole goes in, so we flag that early rather than after delivery. Sites running powered equipment near painting or coating work still need washing facilities under OSHA 1926.51(f)(1), since that rule covers paints, coatings, herbicides and insecticides specifically, and a handwashing station rental or portable sink rental handles that. General jobsite sanitation, separate from the power question, still falls under OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) for toilet ratios by crew size. If your project sits near Anoka, about 5.8 miles northwest, or Andover at 6.9 miles north, the same utility territory rules usually apply, but always confirm with the local office before locking a date. Fridley crews 8.6 miles south sometimes deal with a different utility footprint entirely.
| service | duration | typical range |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | day | $100 to $350 |
| dumpster | week | $426 to $778 |
| storage container | month | $100 to $250 |
Pair the pole order with a storage container rental or 20ft storage container for tools, and a temporary fence rental if the site sits near foot traffic. See full pricing detail on porta potty rental cost and dumpster rental cost.
Cost depends on amperage, utility fees and electrician labor, none of which we set. We coordinate scheduling and site prep, then connect you with the utility and electrician for the actual quote. Ask about it when you request a quote for the rest of your site package.
Almost always, yes, through the utility and often the city. Confirm placement rules with Coon Rapids before delivery day. We flag right-of-way questions during scheduling so nothing stalls your inspection.
It stays up until permanent service is connected and passes final inspection, often the full length of a construction project. Some Coon Rapids jobs run months; others need it only a few weeks.
Yes. Larger sites running saws, lifts and trailer HVAC typically spec 200 amp service instead of 100 amp. Tell us your equipment list and we will help size the request before the utility visit.
Most Coon Rapids sites schedule restrooms, a dumpster and fencing at the same time. Check how many porta potties do I need and review OSHA portable toilet requirements before your crew shows up.
Yes. Coon Rapids Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Coon Rapids 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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