Change List for this Rule


Original Version
Rule 54.4-I


54.4-I.    Under or Through Bridges, Viaducts or Similar Structures

 

Unprotected supply conductors which pass unattached under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be maintained at clearances above ground and walkways as specified in Table 1, Cases 1 to 6 incl.; at clearances from walls and underneath parts of such structures as specified in Table 1, Case 7; and at clearances from conductors of other classifications as specified in Table 2, Case 3.

Conductors of 0-21,000 volts, passing under or through bridges, viaducts or similar structures, may be attached thereto in accordance with the provision of Rule 54.4-H2.  Warning signs of a substantial character with letters not less than 3 inches in height reading “High Voltage” for voltages in excess of 750 volts shall be placed conspicuously on each crossarm or structural member supporting the conductors.

In lieu of these requirements for unprotected conductors, supply conductors which cross under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be enclosed in grounded metal conduit or in other effectively grounded sheath or grounded shield suitably protected from mechanical injury.

 

Strikeout and Underline Version
Rule 54.4-I


54.4-I.    Under or Through Bridges, Viaducts or Similar Structures

 

Unprotected supply conductors which pass unattached under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be maintained at clearances above ground and walkways as specified in Table 1, Cases 1 to 6 incl.; at clearances from walls and underneath parts of such structures as specified in Table 1, Case 7; and at clearances from conductors of other classifications as specified in Table 2, Case 3.

Conductors of 0-
21,00022,500 volts, passing under or through bridges, viaducts or similar structures, may be attached thereto in accordance with the provision of Rule 54.4-H2.  Warning signs of a substantial character with letters not less than 3 inches in height reading “High Voltage” for voltages in excess of 750 volts shall be placed conspicuously on each crossarm or structural member supporting the conductors.

In lieu of these requirements for unprotected conductors, supply conductors which cross under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be enclosed in grounded metal conduit or in other effectively grounded sheath or grounded shield suitably protected from mechanical injury.

 

Final Version
Rule 54.4-I


54.4-I.    Under or Through Bridges, Viaducts or Similar Structures

 

Unprotected supply conductors which pass unattached under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be maintained at clearances above ground and walkways as specified in Table 1, Cases 1 to 6 incl.; at clearances from walls and underneath parts of such structures as specified in Table 1, Case 7; and at clearances from conductors of other classifications as specified in Table 2, Case 3.

Conductors of 0-22,500 volts, passing under or through bridges, viaducts or similar structures, may be attached thereto in accordance with the provision of
Rule 54.4-H2.  Warning signs of a substantial character with letters not less than 3 inches in height reading “High Voltage” for voltages in excess of 750 volts shall be placed conspicuously on each crossarm or structural member supporting the conductors.

In lieu of these requirements for unprotected conductors, supply conductors which cross under bridges, viaducts or other structures shall be enclosed in grounded metal conduit or in other effectively grounded sheath or grounded shield suitably protected from mechanical injury.