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Original Version

Rule 91.3

 

91.3   B.  Location of Steps

 

The lowest step shall be not less than 7 feet 6 inches from the ground line and above this point steps shall be placed, with spacing between steps on the same side of the pole not exceeding 36 inches, at least to that conductor level above which only circuits operated and maintained by one party remain. Steps shall be so placed that runs or risers do not interfere with the free use of the steps.

 

Exception: Steps are not required above the uppermost Class C circuit where an Antenna is affixed above supply conductors.

 

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 91.3

 

91.3   B.  Location of Steps

 

The lowest step shall be not less than 78 feet 6 inches from the ground line, or any easily climbable foreign structure from which one could reach or step.and aAbove this point steps shall be placed, with spacing between steps on the same side of the pole not exceeding 36 inches, at least to that conductor level above which only circuits operated and maintained by one party remain. Steps or fixtures for temporary steps shall be installed as part of a pole restoration process. Steps shall be so placed that runs or risers do not interfere with the free use of the steps.

 

Exception: Steps are not required above the uppermost Class C circuit where an Antenna is affixed above supply conductors.

 

Final Version

Rule 91.3

 

91.3   B.  Location of Steps

 

The lowest step shall be not less than 8 feet from the ground line, or any easily climbable foreign structure from which one could reach or step. Above this point steps shall be placed, with spacing between steps on the same side of the pole not exceeding 36 inches, at least to that conductor level above which only circuits operated and maintained by one party remain. Steps or fixtures for temporary steps shall be installed as part of a pole restoration process. Steps shall be so placed that runs or risers do not interfere with the free use of the steps.

 

Exception: Steps are not required above the uppermost Class C circuit where an Antenna is affixed above supply conductors.