Change List for this Rule

 

Original Version

Rule 54.4-H1

 

54.4-H1)    Unattached Conductors: Conductors shall be so arranged as to hamper and endanger fireman and workmen as little as possible in the performance of their duties.  The basic clearances of conductors from buildings are specified in Table 1, Cases 6 and 7.  The requirements of Table 1, Cases 7 also apply at fire escapes, exits, windows, etc., at which human contact may be expected.

Where the vertical distance above ground of conductors of 7500 volts less is in excess of 35 feet, the horizontal clearances front eh buildings may be less than 6 feet (Table 1, Case 7, Column E) but shall be not less than 4 feet.
  See Rule 54.8-B4 for service drop clearance requirements.

For special treatment of bus and lead wires of transformer installations in alleys, etc., see rules 58.3-B2.

 

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 54.4-H1

 

54.4-H1)    Unattached Conductors: Conductors shall should be so arranged so as not to hamper and or endanger workers fireman and workmen firefighters as little as possible in the performance of while performing their duties.  The basic clearances of conductors from buildings are specified in Table 1, Cases 6 and 7.  The horizontal clearance (Table 1, Case 7) shall be maintained until the vertical clearance (Table 1, Case 6) is attained (see Fig. 54-13).  The horizontal clearance   The requirements of Table 1, Cases 7 also apply at fire escapes, exits, windows, etc., at which human contact may be reasonably expected.

Where the vertical distance above ground of conductors of 7500 volts less is in excess of 35 feet, the horizontal clearances front eh buildings may be less than 6 feet (Table 1, Case 7, Column E) but shall
be not be less than 4 feet.  See Rule 54.8-B4 for service drop clearance requirements.

For special treatment of bus and lead wires of transformer installations in alleys, etc., see rules 58.3-B2.

 

 

Final Version

Rule 54.4-H1

 

54.4-H1)    Unattached Conductors: Conductors should be arranged so as not to hamper or endanger workers and firefighters while performing their duties.  The basic clearances of conductors from buildings are specified in Table 1, Cases 6 and 7.  The horizontal clearance (Table 1, Case 7) shall be maintained until the vertical clearance (Table 1, Case 6) is attained (see Fig. 54-13).  The horizontal clearance   The requirements of Table 1, Cases 7 also apply at fire escapes, exits, windows, etc., at which human contact may be reasonably expected.

Where the vertical distance above ground of conductors of 7500 volts less is in excess of 35 feet, the horizontal clearances front eh buildings may be less than 6 feet (Table 1, Case 7, Column E) but shall not be less than 4 feet.
  See Rule 54.8-B4 for service drop clearance requirements.

For special treatment of bus and lead wires of transformer installations in alleys, etc., see rules 58.3-B2.