ELECTRICAL NEEDS
City of Charlotte Building Services, Electrical (704) 353-0468
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With the exception of limited electrical power sources along the Tryon Street Mall, all power requirements for the event must be provided by the event organizer.
General Guidelines for Generators
Generators and other internal combustion power sources shall be:
All electrical cords must be covered with medium duty cord covers such as Yellow Jacket® to ensure the safety of pedestrians.
For additional information about requirements for the use of generators of diesel equipment please refer to the Hazardous Materials (Use and Refueling of Gasoline or Diesel Equipment) in the Charlotte Fire Department Fire Prevention Section.
Electrical Power Available on Tryon Street Mall
The City of Charlotte has limited electrical power provided for public use along Tryon Street and along the 100 blocks of Trade Street. This power is intended as a power source for stages and vendors at special events. The following guidelines will assist event organizers in assessing what City services are available and outlining the City’s requirements for vendors before connecting to the City’s electrical system on the Tryon Street Mall. Please note, under no circumstances should an event organizer connect to a City power source without prior consultation and approval from the City of Charlotte Electrician.
Additional Requirements
o Heat lamps, microwaves, blenders, coffee makers, and any other device with fluctuating power
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STAGE PRODUCTION POWER CABINET
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This electrical cabinet supplies power for stage lighting and sound equipment. Feeder cabling for stage equipment is the responsibility of the stage crews/ provider. Connection to load side supply lugs is the responsibility of City of Charlotte staff electricians (or their contractor). The City of Charlotte is not responsible for providing cabling that is to be placed under either of the disconnects load side lugs.
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Location
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Outlets
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Available Power
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100 Block NE Trade Street
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400 amp- 120/208 volt - 3phase
4 wire fusible disconnect
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200 amp- 120/208 volt - 3phase
4 wire fusible disconnect
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1
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50 amp- 120/208 volt - single phase
4 wire receptacle
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2
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30 amp- 120/208 volt - single phase
4 wire receptacle
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3
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20 amp- 120 volt duplex outlets
GFI protected
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4
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20 amp- 120 volt duplex outlets
non-GFI protected
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100 AMP POWER OUTLETS
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100 amp outlets supply power for event organizer provided ‘spider’ boxes. Each 100 amp receptacle is a Hubbell Circuit Lock pin and sleeve type device.
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Locations
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Technical
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100 Block N.E. Tryon Street
100 Block S.W. Tryon Street
200 Block S.E. Tryon Street
400 Block S.W. Tryon Street
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Hubbell Enclosure Type 4X, 12
Catalog # HBL5100M19W
100 amp
3 phase - Y
20 HP
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POWER CABINETS
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Corner power cabinets have 4 wire outlets mounted on the outside of the enclosure. All are 120/208volts – 4wire- single phase.
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Locations
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Amps
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S.E. corner West Trade St. and Church St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 50 amp
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N.W. corner East Trade St. and College St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 60 amp
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N.E. corner South Tryon St. and 4th. St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 50 amp
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S.W. corner South Tryon and 4Th. St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 50 amp
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N.E. corner North Tryon St. and 5th. St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 50 amp
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N.W. corner South Tryon St. and 1st. St.
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1- 30 amp
1- 60 amp
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20 AMP GENERAL USE POWER OUTLETS
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The intended use of these receptacles is for light duty needs, i.e., fans, calculators, shelter lighting. High amp demand equipment, such as cooking units and freezers are prohibited. Each of the 120 volt 20 amp power outlets are individually GFI protected. If a receptacle trips due to a ground fault occurrence, the event organizer must notify the appropriate City representative.
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Locations:
1. All tree wells along the 100 blocks of Trade and Tryon Street
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