WP1323 - Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

Electricity Entity Requirements:
Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines

6.3.4       Electrical Cables
Electricity Entity cables may have warning covers e.g.:
1.      Clay paving bricks or tiles marked “ Electricity” or similar (also unmarked)
2.      Concrete or PVC cover slabs
3.      PVC, asbestos or fibro conduit, fibre reinforced concrete, iron or steel pipe
4.      Concrete encased PVC or steel pipe
5.      Thin plastic marker tape
6.      Large pipes housing multiple ducts
7.      Multiple duct systems, including earthenware or concrete
NOTE:           Some cables are known to be buried without covers.

6.3.5       Separation from Electricity Entity underground electrical assets
If location plans or visual location of Electricity Entity underground electrical assets by non-
mechanical excavation (potholing using hydrovac or hand tools) reveals that the location of
Electricity Entity underground electrical assets is situated where the developer or constructor
plans to work, then contact the Electricity Entity
(General Enquiries phone number - refer page 3) for further advice.
The developer or constructor shall ensure that minimum separation distance from Electricity
underground electrical assets (refer Minimum Separation Requirements tables below) is
complied with when installing, altering or repairing other underground services located in the
vicinity.
If the Electricity Entity relocation or protection works are part of the agreed solution, then
payment to the Electricity Entity for the cost of this work shall be the responsibility of the
principal developer or constructor. The Electricity Entity will provide an estimate for work on
receipt of the developer’s or constructor’s order number before work proceeds.
It will be necessary for the developer or constructor to provide the Electricity Entity with a written
Work Method Statement for all works in the vicinity of, or involving Electricity Entity underground
electrical assets. This Work Method Statement should form part of the tendering documentation
and work instruction. All Work Method Statements shall be submitted to the Electricity Entity
prior to the commencement of site earthworks.




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9 June 2015                                                                                               EE BS001405R107 Ver 2
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