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Title: Portable Power Distribution Systems and Temporary Installations
Alternate Title:
Description: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
Subject: Electric Power Plants
Creation Date: 10/18/2024 8:45:46 AM
Modification Date: 3/27/2026 6:55:08 PM
Agency Name: Labor and Industry (DLI), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
Agency Description: The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training (PIPELINE Program), occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs. The Office of Combative Sports, within the Department of Labor & Industry, ensures Minnesota's combative sporting events are conducted in a manner that minimizes injuries and ensures fair competition.
Agency Phone: 651-284-5005
Agency Fax: Agency URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov
Agency Address:
443 Lafayette Road N.

St. Paul
MN 55155

Division Name: Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD)
Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Division Description:
Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Unit Name: CCLD Licensing and Certification Services
Unit URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: 651-284-5834
Unit Fax: 651-284-5749
Contact person(s): Unit URL: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/our-areas-service/construction-codes-and-licensing
Audience: Hold Application URL:
Renewal URL:
Versa URL:
Requirements: Review Portable and Temporary Power

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Carnival, circus, road construction contractors and similar transitory enterprises
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Carnivals, circuses and similar events

Initial inspection protocols and statutory obligations


Transitory operation event schedule

List of transitory assets

Additional information:

Food trucks and other mobile food units

            Portable road construction plants

            Portable road plant initial inspection checklist


Film and TV productions and similar activities 

            Information about filming in Minnesota and electrical safety requirements

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