GO 64-A, Supplement 2

Supplement Number 2

B. Marking.

Poles supporting conductors of 750 to 17,000 volts in vertical configuration and not on crossarms shall have a ring at least one foot in width of bright yellow color painted on them beginning at a point not less than 2 ½ feet, nor more than 3 feet, below the lowest conductor attachment so supported.

The provisions of this paragraph shall be held not to apply to poles supporting supply conductors in excess of 17,000 volts, which are situated in rural districts. In lieu of the paint required by this rule, signs showing in white letters, not less than 3 inches in height on a green or black background, the words “High Voltage: may be used.

Where the pole is of metal construction a sign or signs may be placed at a distance approximately 8 feet above the ground and so located as to be easily read 6 feet from any side of leg of the structure which can be climbed. (See Rule 68.)

B. Marking of Pole Where Conductors Not On Cross Arms.

Wood poles supporting conductors of 750 to 17,000 volts in vertical configuration and not on crossarms shall have a ring at least one foot in width of bright yellow color painted on them beginning at a point not less than 2 ½ feet, nor more than 3 feet, below the lowest conductor attachment so supported.

In Lieu of the paint required by this rule, signs showing in white letters, not less than 3 inches in height on a green or black background, the words “High Voltage” may be used.

Where the pole or similar structure is of metal construction and supports conductors in vertical configuration and not on cross arms, assign or signs may be placed at a distance of not less than 8 feet nor more than 20 feet above the ground and so located as to easily read 6 feet from any side or leg of the structure which can be climbed.

The provisions of this paragraph shall be held not to apply to poles supporting supply conductors in excess of 17,000 volts, which are situated in rural districts. ~~In lieu of the paint required by this rule, signs showing in white letters, not less than 3 inches in height on a green or black background, the words “High Voltage: may be used.~~

Where the pole is of metal construction a sign or signs may be placed at a distance approximately 8 feet above the ground and so located as to be easily read 6 feet from any side of leg of the structure which can be climbed. (See Rule 68.)

C. Guarding of Latticed Metal Poles and Latticed Structures.

Where the pole is of latticed metal or of similar construction and supports supply conductors in excess of 750 volts and is located in urban districts or in rural areas adjacent to schools, dwellings, permanent or season camps, or in fruit orchards, or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled, an effective barrier shall be so located on the structure as to prevent easy climbing. If the bottom of the barrier is within 12 feet of the ground line, the top shall be no less than 15 feet above the ground line, but in no event shall the barrier be less than 8 feet in length. If the bottom of the barrier is more than 12 feet above the ground line, it shall be not less than 6 feet in length. In addition thereto, a sign or signs showing in white letters, not less than 3 inches in height on a green or black background, the words “High Voltage” shall be placed on any two opposite sides of the structure not less than 8 feet nor more than 25 feet above the ground.

The provisions of this paragraph C shall not be held to apply where the conductor has 5 feet or more horizontal clearance from the supporting structure, nor to poles within fenced substation yards.

It is the intent of this rule 51.6-C to require such guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these poles by young persons who do not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts, mountains and desert areas, and similar locations.