The California Public Utilities Commission adopts rules for antenna on utility poles. The rules are effective August 14, 2007.
The State of California Public Utilities Commission has adopted new rules governing the placement of wireless antennas on utility poles. New rule 94 of General Order 95 is reproduced below:
94 Antennas
94.1 Definition (See Rule 20.0)
94.2 Maintenance and Inspection (See Rules 31.1 and 31.2)
94.3 General Requirements
On joint use poles supporting Class T, C, L or H Circuits (up to 50 kV), the following shall apply:A. Antennas shall meet the requirements of Class C equipment, unless otherwise specified in this rule.
B. All associated elements of the antenna (e.g. associated cables, messengers, and pole line hardware) shall meet the requirements of Class C circuits.
94.4 Clearances
A. Antennas and supporting elements (e.g. crossarms, brackets) shall maintain a vertical clearance of 6 feet from Supply Conductors operating at 0 – 50kV. (See Figure 94-1)
Figure 94-1
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B. Antennas and supporting elements (e.g. crossarms, brackets) shall maintain a 2 ft. vertical separation from communication conductors and equipment. (See Figure 94-2)
Figure 94-2
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C. Antennas shall maintain a 2 ft. horizontal clearance from centerline of pole. (See Figures 94-1 and 94-2)
D. Antennas shall have a vertical clearance above ground as specified in Table 1, Column B, Cases 1 to 6a.
