§ 2375.18. Clearance from Ground.

Open conductors, open multiconductor cables, and service-drop conductors of not over 600 volts, nominal, shall conform to the following minimum clearances:

Installations built before May 5, 2008:

Above areas (other than thoroughfares) where it is possible to drive vehicles 16 feet (4.88 m)

Above areas accessible to pedestrians only 12 feet (3.66 m)

Installations built on or after May 5, 2008:

Table 2375.18 Clearances from Ground.

Distance		Installations built on or after
		May 5, 2008
	Voltage to
	ground	Conditions
12 ft. (3.66 m)	<300V	Above finished grade or sidewalks,
		or from any platform or projection
		from which they might be reached.
		Over residential property and
		driveways. Over commercial areas
		subject to pedestrian traffic or to
		vehicular traffic other than truck
		traffic.
16 ft. (4.88 m)	301 to 600 V	Over residential property and
		driveways. Over commercial areas
		subject to pedestrian traffic or to
		vehicular traffic other than truck
		traffic. (This category includes
		conditions covered under the 12 ft.
		(3.66 m) category where the
		voltage exceeds 300 V.)
18 ft. (5.49 m)	<600 V

HISTORY

1. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 8-9-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 32).

2. Editorial correction filed 11-2-83 (Register 83, No. 45).

3. Amendment deleting subsection (a) designation only filed 8-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 37).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 5-5-2008; operative 5-5-2008. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code 142.3(a)(3) (Register 2008, No. 19).

Note

Note: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) General Order No. 95 applies in areas subject to CPUC jurisdiction

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Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.