Original Version

Rule 84.8-C1

84.8-C1)    Above Public Thoroughfares: Service drop conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 18 feet above public thoroughfares, except that this clearance may grade from 18 feet at a position not more than 12 feet horizontally from the curb line to a clearance of not less than 16 feet at the curb line, provided the clearance at the center line of any public thoroughfare shall in no case be less than 18 feet. Where there are no curbs the foregoing provisions shall apply using the outer limits of possible vehicular movement in lieu of a curb line.

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 84.8-C1

84.8-C1)    Above Public Thoroughfares: Service drop conductors shall have a vertical clearance shall not be less than of not less than 18 feet. above public thoroughfares, except that

EXCEPTION:    this clearance may grade from 18 feet at a position not more than 12 feet horizontally from the curb line. to a clearance of not less than 16 feet at the curb line, provided the clearance at the center line of any public thoroughfare shall in no case be less than the 18 feet. foot clearance may be gradually reduced to not less than 16 feet at the curb line.  In no case shall the clearance at the center line be less than 18 feet.  Where there are no curbs the foregoing provisions shall apply using the outer limits of possible normal longitudinal vehicular movement in lieu of a curb line.

 Final Version

Rule 84.8-C1

84.8-C1)    Above Public Thoroughfares: Vertical clearance shall not be less than 18 feet.

EXCEPTION:    Not more than 12 feet horizontally from the curb line.  The 18 foot clearance may be gradually reduced to not less than 16 feet at the curb line.  In no case shall the clearance at the center line be less than 18 feet.  Where there are no curbs the foregoing provisions shall apply using the outer limits of normal longitudinal vehicular movement in lieu of a curb line.