Original Version
Rule 61.6-B
61.6-B. Guarding
Where a tower of a design which can be easily climbed supports supply conductors and is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent to schools, dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled, a barrier or other provisions shall be made to prevent easy climbing.
The provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures on which all conductors have a 5 feet or more horizontal clearance from the supporting structure, nor to towers or structures within fenced substation yards.
Note: It is the intent of Rule 61.6-B to require such guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts, mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.
Strikeout and Underline Version
Rule 61.6-B
61.6-B. Guarding
Where
a tower or structure of a design which can be easily climbed supports
supply conductors and is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent
to schools, dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near
roads or trails which are frequently traveled, a suitable barrier shall
be installed on or around such towers and structures, or other provisions
shall be made to prevent easy climbing.
When a fence or wall
is used as a suitable barrier around a tower or structure the construction
shall be designed, installed and maintained in such manner as to reasonably
deny access over,
Material and Height:
(1) Fencing shall be of a fabric, such as galvanized steel, woven mesh or links (commonly known as chain-link or cyclone fencing) or other suitable metallic or nonmetallic material, extending from ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.
(2) Walls or other types of construction shall be of a material which will present an equivalent barrier to climbing or other unauthorized entry, extending from ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.
Gates shall be of a design and maintained in a manner compatible with the barriers specified in this rule.
A minimum radial distance of six feet shall be maintained between any portion of the fence or wall and the tower or structure.
The
provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures on which all
conductors have a 5 feet or more horizontal clearance from the supporting
structure, nor to towers or structures within fenced substation yards.
Note: It is the intent of Rule 61.6-B to require such guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts, mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.
Final Version
Rule 61.6-B
61.6-B. Guarding
Where a tower or structure of a design which can be easily climbed supports supply conductors and is located in urban districts, or in rural areas adjacent to schools, dwellings, permanent or seasonal camps, or in orchards, or near roads or trails which are frequently traveled, a suitable barrier shall be installed on or around such towers and structures, or other provisions shall be made to prevent easy climbing.
When a fence or wall is used as a suitable barrier around a tower or structure the construction shall be designed, installed and maintained in such manner as to reasonably deny access over, under or through the fencing or wall to all but authorized persons.
Material and Height:
(1) Fencing shall be of a fabric, such as galvanized steel, woven mesh or links (commonly known as chain-link or cyclone fencing) or other suitable metallic or nonmetallic material, extending from ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.
(2) Walls or other types of construction shall be of a material which will present an equivalent barrier to climbing or other unauthorized entry, extending from ground level to a minimum height of eight feet, or extending from ground level to a minimum height of seven feet with an extension of not less than 12 inches of barbed wire (three or more strands), razor wire or similar deterrent.
Gates shall be of a design and maintained in a manner compatible with the barriers specified in this rule.
A minimum radial distance of six feet shall be maintained between any portion of the fence or wall and the tower or structure.
The provisions of this rule shall not apply to towers or structures within fenced substation yards.
Note: It is the intent of Rule 61.6-B to require such guarding as will prevent easy climbing of these towers by young persons who do not realize the danger of contact with live conductors supported thereon. It is not intended that such guarding will be required in sparsely settled districts, mountainous and desert areas, and similar locations.