General Order 64-A

Section IX

Joint Poles Or Poles Jointly Used

91.3    Stepping.

Pole steps shall be provided on all jointly used poles which carry vertical supply or communication attachments except those jointly used poles carrying circuits operated by one party and on which the vertical runs or risers are protected throughout.  The lowest step shall not be less than 7 feet 6 inches above the ground line and the spacing between steps on the same side of the pole shall not exceed 36 inches.  To reduce the swinging of conductors it is recommended that pole steps be placed as nearly as possible parallel with the line, but they shall not be so located as to permit vertical runs to interfere with their free use.  Rule 81.7 applies to poles supporting communication circuits only.