WP1323 - Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

Electricity Entity Requirements:
Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

Minimum statutory clearances from nearby overhead electric lines for scaffolding erected with
barriers affixed
Voltage Level                                    Horizontal Distance “A”                     Vertical Distance “B”
                                                         (in m)                                      (in m)
Low voltage conductors                                        1.5                                        2.7
(uninsulated)
Low voltage conductors                                        0.3                                        0.6
(insulated) – these distances can
only be applied after the integrity
of the insulation has been
verified by Electricity Entity
Above LV and up to 33 kV                                      1.5                                        3.0
(uninsulated)
Above LV and up to 33 kV                                     Contact Electricity Entity for consultation.
(insulated)
Above 33 kV (uninsulated)                      Additional requirements may apply for voltage levels above 33 kV,
                                                           contact the Electricity Entity for consultation.
NOTE:           Dimensions “A” and “B” is between the scaffolding and the closest conductor
                of the overhead electric line. Dimension B is also taken from the lowest part of
                the mid span sag adjacent to the scaffolding.




Check this is the latest version before use.               Page 13of30                                        EGX WP1323 Ver 2
9 June 2015                                                                                               EE BS001405R107 Ver 2
                            Joint Reference Document between Energex and Ergon Energy
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