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Overhead Line Clearances

Below are general clearance requirements for energized lines at 0-750 volts. This information should not be used if code standards are in question (contact the local code authority for specific information for your area). To get clearance information on lines energized above 750 volts contact the Cooperative.

There are three organizations that influence these general standards (in places where the standard varies, the strictest is shown here):

  • BEC -- Bandera Electric Cooperative
  • State -- State of Texas
  • NESC -- National Electrical Safety Code
  • NEC -- National Electric Code

Vertical  Clearance in feet (0-750 volts)

for BEC for public
Railroads 24 NESC 24 NESC
Public streets, alleys, roads and highways 22 State 22 State
Commercial driveways, parking lots & other areas subject to truck traffic 22 BEC 18.0 NEC
Residential driveways 16 NESC 12 NEC
Other land with vehicle traffic 16 NESC 15 NEC
Spaces or ways with pedestrian traffic 12 NESC 10 NEC (150v max)
If building height limited (300 volts or less) no lower than 10.5 NESC 10 NEC
Rural land beside roadway 14 NESC 14 NESC
Urban beside roadway 16 NESC 16 NESC
Swimming areas 22.5 NESC 22.5 NESC
Building roofs (no pedestrians) 3.5 NESC 3 NEC
Building roofs (with pedestrians) 11 NESC 10 NEC
Signs, chimneys, antennas, tanks

3.5 NESC

3.5 NESC

 

 

Also see Laws Related to Work Around Power Lines
Last Modified: January 28, 2011

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