What Is a Temporary Power Pole?
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a temp pole or spider box pole, is a freestanding pole with a meter socket, breaker panel and outlets that gives a construction site working power before the building has permanent service. The utility company sets the meter, an electrician wires the panel, and the pole itself sits on a treated post sunk into the ground near your point of connection. It is a separate piece of equipment from the sanitation and site gear Goodyear Porta Pros usually delivers, but we coordinate scheduling on job sites that also need a standard porta potty rental, a temporary fence rental, or a light tower rental running off the same temp service. Most builders in Goodyear order the pole early because the utility inspection has to clear before the panel gets energized, and that inspection step is usually the long pole in the schedule, not the hardware itself. If your project also needs a mobile office trailer rental or a temporary power pole feeding job trailers, plan the layout together so cord runs stay short and GFCI protection under OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) covers every circuit on site.
Installing Temporary Power Pole: What Does the Site Need?
Site prep matters more than the pole itself. The pole needs a clear, level spot near the property line or the utility transformer, with enough clearance that delivery trucks and later inspections are not blocked by stored material, dumpsters, or fencing. Coordinate placement the same way you would a roll-off dumpster rental or a storage container rental: keep it out of the main traffic path but close enough to reach. Housekeeping around the pole matters too, since OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris cleared from work areas, and a cluttered base is the first thing an inspector flags. If your electrician is also running temporary lighting, review placement against OSHA 1926.56(a) illumination minimums for the work area. Goodyear sites near Avondale, about 2.6 miles northeast, often share electricians and inspectors across both cities, so scheduling windows can get tight during busy stretches. We recommend locking in your temp pole date before you finalize dates for temporary fence rental or a 10 yard dumpster rental, since all three usually land in the same mobilization week.
Temporary Power Pole Installation Cost: What Should You Budget?
Temporary power pole installation cost varies by amp service, distance from the utility transformer, and whether trenching is required, and it is not something Goodyear Porta Pros prices directly since it runs through your electrician and the utility company. What we can budget alongside it is the sanitation and site equipment sharing the same mobilization trip.
| item | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| standard porta potty | week | $200 |
| ada portable toilet | week | $185 |
| 10 yard dumpster | week | $600 |
| temporary fence panel | day | $50 |
| delivery fee | day | $150 |
Bundling delivery for your porta john rental or portable restroom rental with your temp pole mobilization saves a separate trip charge. See porta potty rental cost and dumpster rental cost for full pricing breakdowns.
How long does a temporary power pole stay on site?
It stays until permanent power is connected and the meter is switched over, which on most Goodyear builds runs the length of the construction phase. Some projects keep the temp pole as backup even after permanent service goes live, particularly on sites still running trailers or light tower rental equipment overnight.
Do I need a permit for a temporary power pole?
Placement and permitting requirements vary and need confirming with the City of Goodyear before installation. We recommend checking with your electrician first, since they typically pull the permit and schedule the utility inspection as part of the installation.
Can Goodyear Porta Pros install the power pole itself?
No. We handle portable toilets, restroom trailers, dumpsters, fencing and related site equipment, not electrical work. See construction site services for what we do provide, and pair us with your electrician for full site mobilization.
What amp service is standard for a construction temporary power pole?
A 200 amp temporary power pole covers most residential and light commercial builds. Larger commercial sites sometimes need higher service, which your electrician sizes based on equipment load and phase requirements before ordering the meter socket.
Where does the temporary power pole diagram come from?
Your electrician or the utility company provides the approved diagram, which shows meter height, panel clearance and grounding. Requirements differ by provider, so confirm the current diagram before your inspection date rather than reusing one from a past project.
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