Original General Order 95

Supply Lines or Communication Lines Crossing over Railroads

111.1    Location

Poles or towers supporting crossing spans shall be located outside the railroad company's rights-of-way wherever practicable; shall be located as far as practicable from inflammable material or structures and shall be as nearly as practicable in line with the adjoining span on each side. The crossing span and the next adjoining spans shall be kept free from trees which might fall into the line.

In all cases the clearances from tracks to the nearest surface of poles, towers or structures shall conform to those specified in General Order No. 26-C. (See Appendix E)