Power Safety Inspection
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This SOP defines the required **power safety inspection procedures** for all temporary electrical
systems used by Maryland Productions (MP) and Event Revolution (RV). Power safety inspections are
mandatory at multiple stages of the equipment lifecycle and are critical for preventing injury,
equipment damage, and venue incidents.

No power system may be energized unless it passes inspection.


Purpose
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- Identify unsafe power conditions before energization.
- Prevent shock, fire, and equipment damage.
- Standardize inspection procedures across all power systems.
- Establish clear authority to stop unsafe work.
- Ensure compliance with MP/RV safety standards.


Who This SOP Is For
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- Power technicians  
- Technical Directors  
- Department leads interfacing with power  
- Warehouse staff performing prep inspections  
- Project Managers overseeing power scope  

Only trained personnel may perform or approve power safety inspections.


Scope
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This SOP applies to:

- Feeder and Camlock systems
- Power distribution units (distros)
- Branch circuits and power cabling
- Generator-fed systems
- Venue tie-ins
- Temporary electrical layouts on-site

Permanent electrical installations are excluded.


Inspection Authority
====================

- Any qualified power technician has **stop-work authority**.
- Unsafe conditions must be corrected immediately.
- No schedule, budget, or client pressure overrides safety.

If it is unsafe, it does not proceed.


Inspection Phases
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Power systems must be inspected at the following stages:

1. Warehouse prep
2. On-site before energization
3. After energization
4. During operation
5. During strike

Each phase serves a different safety purpose.


Warehouse Prep Inspection
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Before equipment leaves the warehouse:

- Inspect:
  - Feeder jackets and connectors  
  - Power cables and extensions  
  - Distros and breakouts  
- Verify:
  - Correct labeling and ratings  
  - No exposed conductors  
  - Functional breakers and indicators  
- Remove damaged equipment from service.
- Document any flagged items.

Unsafe equipment must never be deployed.


Pre-Energization Inspection (On-Site)
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Before applying power:

- Verify source is **OFF**.
- Confirm:
  - Correct voltage and phase  
  - Proper grounding  
  - Neutral integrity  
- Inspect:
  - Connection order  
  - Fully seated connectors  
  - Cable routing and protection  
- Confirm loads match approved plan.
- Clear non-essential personnel from area.

This is the most critical inspection stage.


Post-Energization Inspection
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Immediately after energizing:

- Observe:
  - Voltage indicators  
  - Load meters  
  - Breaker status  
- Check for:
  - Heat  
  - Smell  
  - Abnormal sounds  
- Verify correct operation of connected systems.

If anything appears abnormal, shut down immediately.


Operational Monitoring
======================

During the event:

- Periodically inspect:
  - Cable routing  
  - Connector temperature  
  - Breaker status  
- Watch for:
  - Tripped breakers  
  - Flickering or unstable systems  
- Investigate issues before re-energizing.

Power systems must be actively monitored.


Environmental Safety Checks
===========================

Inspect for environmental risks:

- Moisture or standing water
- Weather exposure
- Foot or vehicle traffic
- Heat sources near cabling
- Obstructed access to panels or distros

Environmental changes can create new hazards.


Strike Inspection
=================

During strike:

- De-energize systems fully.
- Verify systems are dead before handling.
- Inspect cables and connectors for damage.
- Flag equipment requiring repair.
- Document issues before storage.

Strike inspections protect the next show.


Common Safety Violations
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- Connecting under load
- Improper connection order
- Overloaded circuits
- Damaged or modified cables
- Unprotected cable runs
- Bypassed breakers or safeties

These violations require immediate correction.


Documentation Requirements
==========================

All power inspections must include:

- Date and location
- Inspector name
- Systems inspected
- Issues found and resolved
- Equipment removed from service

If it is not documented, it did not happen.


Roles & Responsibilities
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Power Technicians
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- Perform and approve inspections.
- Enforce safety standards.
- Stop unsafe work.

Warehouse Staff
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- Perform prep inspections.
- Remove unsafe equipment from service.

Project Managers
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- Support inspection time and corrections.
- Ensure qualified power staff are assigned.


Quality Control
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- Inspections performed at all required stages.
- Unsafe conditions corrected immediately.
- Documentation completed.
- Repeat issues reviewed and addressed.

Power safety is non-negotiable.