Mobile Porta Pros coordinates temporary power pole setups for job sites across Mobile that need service before permanent power is live. A 200 amp temporary power pole is the standard choice for most construction trailers and mid-size builds. Pair it with temporary fence rental and light tower rental and your site runs from day one.
A temporary power pole, sometimes called a spider box or construction power pole, is a metering setup mounted on a pole that gives a job site electricity before the building's permanent service exists. It typically feeds a panel rated at 200 amps, enough for trailers, saws, lighting and small equipment on most Mobile builds. Electricians attach the meter base, breaker panel and grounding rod to the pole, then the utility connects service at the top. This is separate from a mobile office trailer rental hookup, though the two often sit side by side on a laid-out site. If your project also needs temporary fence rental or a storage container rental, plan the pole location first so cords and clearances do not conflict. Sites near Mobile, including jobs out toward Tillmans Corner 10.4 miles southwest or Theodore 12.8 miles southwest, follow the same basic layout: pole close to the road, panel accessible, grounding done before the utility inspects.
Temporary power pole installation starts with a licensed electrician setting the pole, wiring the panel and driving the ground rod, then the utility company inspects and energizes it. This is not a rental item Mobile Porta Pros installs directly, but we coordinate the site plan around it, especially where a construction dumpster rental or roll-off dumpster rental also needs placement nearby. OSHA 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection on construction sites, which applies to the outlets and cords run off a temporary power pole. Housekeeping around the pole matters too: OSHA 1926.25 calls for clearing scrap and debris from work areas, and a pole surrounded by construction waste is a hazard waiting to happen. Good site planning puts the pole, a handwashing station rental, and your portable toilet rental units on separate paths so foot traffic and cords don't cross. We handle the sanitation and site logistics side; the electrical contractor or utility handles the pole itself.
Temporary power pole requirements come from the utility company and the electrical inspector, not from a single fixed number, so confirming amperage and clearance with Mobile's inspection department before ordering materials saves a redo. A 200 amp panel covers most trailers and tool loads, but larger builds sometimes need higher service. Illumination around active work areas falls under OSHA 1926.56(a), which sets minimum lighting levels by area type, relevant when your power pole feeds a light tower rental or trailer lighting. Any barricades placed near the pole for safety should meet ANSI D6.1 under OSHA 1926.202. If the project sits near a road easement or right of way, placement needs confirming with the city rather than assumed. Mobile Porta Pros can help lay out the rest of the site, including temporary fence rental and crowd control barrier rental, once the power pole location is locked in with the electrician and the utility.
Cost depends on amperage, pole height and how far the utility has to run service, and it is set by the electrician and utility, not by Mobile Porta Pros. Ask your electrical contractor for a site-specific quote. We can help plan around it once you know the location, alongside construction site services like fencing and toilets.
Likely yes, but permit rules vary and are not something to guess at. Confirm requirements with Mobile's building or electrical inspection department before scheduling installation. See our porta potty permit requirements page for how we handle sanitation permitting, which follows a similar confirm-first approach.
Close to the road for easy utility access, away from foot traffic, and clear of where you'll place a portable restroom rental or storage container rental. Coordinate the full layout before any deliveries arrive so nothing has to move later.
No, pole installation is electrical work handled by a licensed electrician and the utility company. We coordinate the sanitation, fencing and dumpster side of your site plan around wherever the pole ends up, keeping porta john rental units and pathways clear of cords.
A 200 amp temporary power pole covers most trailers, lighting and hand tools on standard builds around Mobile. Larger commercial jobs sometimes require more. Your electrician can size the panel once they know your equipment load.
Yes. Mobile Porta Pros delivers temporary power pole across Mobile 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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