A temporary power pole gets electricity to a job site before permanent service exists, feeding saw stations, lighting and trailers off a metered pedestal your utility connects to. Most jobs run a 200 amp temporary power pole, though smaller sites get by on less. Yakima Porta Pros coordinates delivery so the pole is standing before your electrician needs it.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a temp pole or spider box on wheels, is a metered pedestal set near the property line so the utility can run a service drop to it before a building has permanent power. It houses breakers, outlets and a meter socket, and it has to pass electrical inspection before the utility energizes it. On most Yakima builds this pole is the only power source until rough-in is done, so it needs GFCI protection on all outlets under OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii), same as any other construction circuit. Pair it with temporary fence rental to keep the pedestal and meter secured, and add a light tower rental if the site runs after dark. Most crews order the pole alongside construction site services so power, sanitation and containment land the same week. If your site is closer to Selah, roughly 7.5 miles north of Yakima, or Terrace Heights, about 6.7 miles east, tell us at booking so delivery timing accounts for the drive.
Installation cost depends on amperage, how far the pole sits from the utility connection point, and whether an electrician needs to pull permits before the utility will energize it. Yakima Porta Pros handles delivery and pickup; your licensed electrician handles the wiring and inspection sign-off, since utilities won't energize a pole they haven't approved. Delivery pricing follows the same bands used across our construction site services fleet:
| item | duration | typical price |
|---|---|---|
| delivery fee | day | $150 |
| delivery fee | week | $100 |
| delivery fee | month | $172 |
| service fee | week | $60 |
| service fee | month | $150 |
Ask about bundling delivery with a roll-off dumpster rental or storage container rental drop so the truck makes one trip instead of two. For cost comparisons across services, see porta potty rental cost and dumpster rental cost.
Placement matters more than most crews expect. The pole needs a clear path for the utility's service drop, solid ground so it doesn't lean, and enough clearance that trucks and equipment don't clip it during grading or framing. Keep it away from the same swing radius you'd protect for a portable restroom rental or handwashing station rental, since both get set early and both get run over if nobody plans around them. General housekeeping rules under OSHA 1926.25 still apply around the pole; debris piling up against the meter box is a common inspection fail. If your site is unloading heavier equipment, remember a roll-off dumpster rental delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, and the power pole shouldn't sit in that path. For sites with limited lighting once crews start early or work late, a light tower rental plumbed off the same pole is worth planning in advance. See porta potty placement guide for the same logic applied to restroom units.
Permit rules vary by jurisdiction and this needs confirming with the city before you install. Your electrician typically pulls the permit and schedules the utility inspection. Yakima Porta Pros can deliver the pole itself, but the electrical connection and any required paperwork run through your contractor and the utility, not through us.
Most jobs keep the pole for the length of construction, from foundation through permanent service hookup. Rentals run day, week, or month, matching the [delivery fee] structure above. Tell us your rough timeline at booking so pricing lands in the right bracket instead of defaulting to daily rates.
Yes. A 200 amp temporary power pole is the standard size for most construction sites in Yakima, covering saws, compressors, and trailer hookups. Larger sites sometimes need higher amperage; talk to your electrician about total load before ordering, since the pole has to match the panel and breakers your equipment actually draws.
Most sites pair the pole with sanitation and containment. A standard porta potty rental covers crew needs under OSHA 1926.51(c), while a 10 yard dumpster rental or larger handles debris. Bundling delivery trips saves a truck run.
No. We deliver and pick up the pole itself. Wiring, permits, and utility coordination go through your licensed electrician, since the utility company won't energize a pole it hasn't inspected and approved first.
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