--Boundary-991060-0-0
>>"Where proximity to open electric light or power service conductors
of less than 250 volts between conductors cannot be avoided,
the installation shall be such as to provide a clearance of at least
2 feet (610mm)."<<
Maybe I'm wrong, but the way I read this is that his tower/antenna must be
installed at least two feet away from (clear of) the power lines. I'd say
that's even way to close for comfort. Clearance is not falling distance, it
is clearance or how far away the installation is. And the clearance should be
much more for higher voltages.
If every city/county denied for such an interpretation, there would be no
towers in older neighborhoods at all. Too many power lines to be clear of.
That, or only 6 ft towers would be allowed. And with newer neighborhoods'
covenents....No towers at all!
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To: Chad,Kurszewski,WE9V,kurscj@oampc12.csg.mot.com
Subject: Re: NEC & Tower Permits
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At 10:13 AM 2/10/97 -0600, you wrote:
>I know it's a good idea, but did anyone ever have a tower permit denied
>because it was within falling distance of electrical lines >250V?
>
>The local building inspector cites NEC 810-13, something that the tower
>cannot be within falling distance + 2' of power lines.
>
>County zoning thinks it's okay if 2/3rds of your tower falls on the
>neighbor's property, but the township doesn't want it near any power
>lines.
>
>Again, yes, it's a good idea, but is it really "code"? (I don't have
>the NEC handy to determine if what his says is valid or correct.)
Chad,
Don't know what the spec is for >250 volts but for <250 volts it is
the 2 ft mentioned in NEC 810-13. Would have to assume that it
is even greater for the higher voltages--so maybe you are getting
off easy if your lines are >250 volts.
"Where proximity to open electric light or power service conductors
of less than 250 volts between conductors cannot be avoided,
the installation shall be such as to provide a clearance of at least
2 feet (610mm)."
gl es 73 John W0UN
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