cwrm4 Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Does anyone know how far a new residential structure must be from a powerline? (the powerline that the home is tapped off of...not a high voltage transmission line)I've talked to the permit office twice and two builders and have heard 4 different answers: 1) As long as your building is clear of the utility easement, you're OK2) You have to have 5 ft of horizontal clearance between your structure's footprint and the powerline's footprint3) No part of the structure can be within a 10 ft arc off the powerline4) The powerline must be 10 ft from any window opening. Otherwise, you have to be 3 ft from the powerline. Does not apply to non-opening windows.I guess though that more relevant question is...what is actually enforced, and who enforces it? I've heard the city enforces this item, but I have also heard the city doesn't care - it is up to Centerpoint to enforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 i would guess 1 is true...but the window consideration would be a good point wrt safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 i would guess 1 is true...but the window consideration would be a good point wrt safety.Actually, there is more to it than just number 1. Hate to be vague, but I believe it is a combination of the other 3. I have heard the 5 foot horizontal rule, but I suspect there is also a window requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Actually, there is more to it than just number 1. Hate to be vague, but I believe it is a combination of the other 3. I have heard the 5 foot horizontal rule, but I suspect there is also a window requirement.yeah i can believe it. i didn't even think of the possible window requirement til he mentioned it. i went out earlier and measured mine. the phone/cable lines are about 2 feet from my garage roof so i don't see a garage apt in my future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Phone and cable don't matter. It's the electric that scares everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Phone and cable don't matter. It's the electric that scares everyone.concur on phone/cable....adding that garage apt would bring me too close to the pwr lines for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I live in the County and my garage on a slab is 15 feet from the power pole, 10 feet from the easement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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