Original Version

Rule 56.6-A

56.6-A.    Guys in Proximity to Supply Conductors of Less Than 22,500 Volts (See Rule 21.3-D for definition of proximity and Fig 45 of App. G)

All portions of guys within both a vertical distance of 8 feet from the level of supply conductors of less than 22,500 volts and a radial distance of 6 feet from the surface of wood poles or structures shall not be grounded, through anchors or otherwise.  Where necessary to avoid the grounding of such portions, guys shall be sectionalized by means of insulators installed at locations as specified in Rule 56.7.

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 56.6-A

56.6-A.    Guys in Proximity to Supply Conductors of Less Than 22,500 35,500 Volts (See Rule 21.3-D for definition of proximity and Fig 45 of App. G)

All portions of guys within both a vertical distance of 8 feet from the level of supply conductors of less than 22,500 35,500 volts and a radial distance of 6 feet from the surface of wood poles or structures shall not be grounded, through anchors or otherwise.  Where necessary to avoid the grounding of such portions, guys shall be sectionalized by means of insulators installed at locations as specified in Rule 56.7.

Final Version

Rule 56.6-A

56.6-A.    Guys in Proximity to Supply Conductors of Less Than 35,500 Volts (See Rule 21.3-D for definition of proximity and Fig 45 of App. G)

All portions of guys within both a vertical distance of 8 feet from the level of supply conductors of less than 33,500 volts and a radial distance of 6 feet from the surface of wood poles or structures shall not be grounded, through anchors or otherwise. Where necessary to avoid the grounding ofsuch portions, guys shall be sectionalized by means of insulators installed at locations as specified in Rule 56.7.