Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
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Does anyone know of a code or industrial standards that specify the clearance of any ground disturbances should be kept from the base of the adjacent power poles structures to avoid weakening the foundations?
The planned project is for a new rail road track to be constructed parallel to an existing 230 kV T-Line.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
The planned project is for a new rail road track to be constructed parallel to an existing 230 kV T-Line.
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.






RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
Seriously, I don't think a code could cover all of the possible types of soil disturbances, vibration, subsidence, undermining, settlement and the many other concerns that might arise. You need to make sure the utility engineers are involved in review of the construction plans and specs.
Probably should make sure the gandy dancers look up once in a while as well to make sure their crane doesn't get into the 230 kV. That tends be a real drag for everyone concerned.
RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
Just seem like there would be at the very least recommend practice for building adjacent to existing power lines. Such as guidance that stipulate an accepted protocol for excavating next to existing structures.
Perhaps just wishful thinking on my part.
RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
I'm sure they will know where to find you if their pole falls over.
RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
I don’t believe it is so unrealistic to think with all the power line in the US that some entity might have developed some construction recommendation or best practice guidelines for work being done in close proximity to existing power lines.
RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
Regards
RE: Power Pole Clearance - Ground Disturbances
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