Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 755 – Clearance reduced
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 35-A Sec. 755
- Overhead high-voltage line: means all above-ground bare or insulated electrical conductors of voltage in excess of 600 volts, measured between conductors or measured between a conductor and the ground, that are owned or operated by a transmission and distribution utility, except those conductors that are:
If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier. If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet. Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted. If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced. [PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).