Contractor Safety

Use the links below for more information on contractor safety.

• Building, Remodeling and Landscaping Safety :
  During the construction, remodeling and planting seasons have Linn County REC help you with electrical service location and inform you of some important safety codes… (full story)
• Iowa One Call :
  Always remember to call Iowa One Call, 1-800-292-8989, at least 48 hours in advance before you do any type of digging…(full story)
• Outdoor Safety :
  Spring and Summer are for working or playing outside, but it is easy to forget about safety precautions. Safety should always be your top priority. Here are some simple tips to follow…(full story)
• Hooking Up Your Standby Generator :
  Adding a standby generator to the electrical system of a home, farm or business requires a suitable transfer switch to disconnect the electric loads from the power supplier’s utility grid.… (full story)
• Iowa Electric Code :
  Some of the codes that affect meter or service placement…(full story)
• Resetting Circuit Breakers :
  Instructions for resetting circuit breakers…(full story)

To view a real-life story about a contractor's electrical accident visit our:

For additional information on electrical safety be sure to check out these websites:

• Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi)
• Safe Electricity
• National Weather Service Lightning Safety

For contractors who serve customers in Linn County REC's service territory we have available for loan a dvd Contractor Beware that shows how to work safely around power lines. This is a 15 minute video that can be checked out by calling a member services representative at 319-377-1587.