Original Version
Rule 53.4
53.4 Bonding
A. Circuits of More Than 7500 Volts
(1) At Top of Pole:
a) Single Circuit: The bond wire of a single circuit in horizontal, triangular or vertical configuration at the top circuit position of the pole may be installed on the face, back or under side of wood crossarms and on the surface of pole without a protective covering. Such bond wire on the surface of a wood pole shall be covered by a suitable protective covering (see Rule 22.2) where within 3 feet vertically of the next conductor level below the top circuit. Crossarm braces may be connected to such bond wire only where positive electrical contact is made and the brace is not less than 3 feet vertically above the next conductor level below the top circuit.
b) More than one Circuit: The bonding of any circuit where more than one circuit is installed at the top position of pole shall be in accordance with the provision of Rule 53.4-A3 below.
(2) Below Top of Pole: Bond wires of any circuit below the top circuit position of the pole shall be covered by a suitable protective covering (see Rule 22.2) except where such bond wires are installed on the under side of crossarms or where bonds (wires or straps) are installed vertically between crossarms at a different levels or between and approximately perpendicular to the individual arms of a double crossarm at a distance of not less than 30 inches from center line of pole.
(3) Where Conductors of More Than One Circuit at Same Level: Where conductors of more than one circuit are at the same level, bond wires shall be covered by a suitable protective covering (see Rule 22.2) except where such bond wires are installed on the under side of crossarms or where bonds (wires or straps) are installed vertically between crossarms or between and approximately perpendicular to the individual arms of a double crossarm at a distance of not less than 30 inches from center line of pole.
a) Separately Bonded Circuits: Where conductors of more than one circuit are at the same level and separately bonded, such bond wires shall be separated on crossarm and on surface of pole by not less than 6 inches.
b) Hardware Bond Wires: Where work is to be performed at such locations, the grounding of hardware bond wires shall be in accordance with Rule 52.7-F(2).
B. Circuits of 7500 Volts or Less
The bonding of circuits of 7500 volts or less shall comply with the following:
Bond wires on wood poles and wood crossarms shall be fully covered where practicable by a suitable protective covering;
Bond wires shall not be less than 1 ½ inches from metal braces and all other hardware except the metal pins and dead ends which are bonded; and
Bond wires of separate circuits shall be separated on crossarm and poles by not less than 3 inches.
Strikeout and Underline Version
Rule 53.4
53.4 Bonding
A. Circuits of More Than 7500 Volts
(1) At Top of Pole:
a)
Single Circuit: The bond wire of a single circuit in horizontal, triangular
or vertical configuration at the top circuit position of the pole may be installed
on the face, back or underside of wood crossarms and on the surface of pole
without a protective covering. Such bond wire on the surface of a
wood pole shall be covered by a suitable protective covering (see
Rule 22.2
) where within 3 feet vertically of the next conductor level below the top
circuit. Crossarm braces may be connected to such bond wire only
where positive electrical contact is made and the brace is not less than 3
feet vertically above the next conductor level below the top circuit.
b)
More than one Circuit: The bonding of any circuit where more than one
circuit is installed at the top position of a pole shall be in accordance
with the provision of
Rule 53.4-A3
below.
(2)
Below Top of Pole: Bond wires of any circuit below the top circuit position
of the pole shall be covered by a suitable protective covering (see
Rule
22.2
) except where such bond wires are installed on the underside of crossarms
or where bonds (wires or straps) are installed vertically between crossarms
at different levels or between and approximately perpendicular to the individual
arms of a double crossarm at a distance of not less than 30 inches from centerline
of pole. in horizontal. triangular or vertical configuration may
be installed on the face. back or underside of wood crossarms and on the
surface of pole without a protective covering. Metal braces
Unbonded metal pole line hardware shall clear such bond wires by
not less than 1-1/2 1.5 inches (see Rules
52.7-B1
and 52.7-C
) and in order to clear braces, an uncovered bond wire carried on the
underside of crossarm may be placed on the face or back of a limited portion
of crossarms and need not be covered for this limited distance of its run.
(3)
Where Conductors of More Than One
Circuit at Same Level: Where conductors
of more than one circuit are at the same level, bond wires shall
be covered by a suitable protective covering (see
Rule 22.2
) except where such bond wires are installed on the underside of crossarms
or where bonds (wire or straps) are installed vertically between crossarms
or between and approximately perpendicular to the individual arms in horizontal. triangular or vertical configuration may be
installed on the face. back or underside of wood crossarms and on the surface
of pole without a protective covering. Metal braces
Unbonded metal pole line hardware shall clear such
bond wires by not less than 1-1/2 1.5 inches (see
Rules 52.7-B1
and 52.7-C
) and in order to clear braces, an uncovered bond wire carried on
the underside of crossarm may be placed on the face or back of a limited portion
of crossarms and need not be covered for this limited distance of its run.
a)
Separately Bonded Circuits: Where conductors of not more than two circuits
are at the same level and separately bonded, such bond wires shall be separated
on the crossarm and on the surface of the pole by not less than 6 inches.
b) Hardware Bond Wires: Where work is to be performed at such locations, the grounding of hardware bond wires shall be in accordance with Rule 52.7-F(2).
B. Circuits of 7500 Volts or Less
The bonding of circuits of 7,500 volts or less shall comply with the following:
Bond wires on wood poles and wood crossarms shall be fully covered where
practicable by a suitable protective covering;
Bond wires shall not be less than 1-1/2 1.5 inches
from metal braces and all other hardware except the metal pins and dead ends
which are bonded; and
Bond wire of separate circuits shall be separated on crossarms and poles
by not less than 3 inches.
Final Version
Rule 53.4
53.4 Bonding
A. Circuits of More Than 7500 Volts
(1) At Top of Pole:
a)
Single Circuit: The bond wire of a single circuit in horizontal, triangular
or vertical configuration at the top circuit position of the pole may be installed
on the face, back or underside of wood crossarms and on the surface of pole
without a protective covering. Crossarm braces may be connected to
such bond wire only where positive electrical contact is made and the brace
is not less than 3 feet vertically above the next conductor level below the
top circuit.
b)
More Than One Circuit: The bonding of any circuit where more than one
circuit is installed at the top position of a pole shall be in accordance
with the provision of Rule 53.4-A3
below.
(2)
Below Top of Pole: Bond wires of any circuit below the top circuit position
of the in horizontal. triangular or vertical configuration may be installed
on the face. back or underside of wood crossarms and on the surface of pole
without a protective covering. Unbonded metal pole line hardware shall
clear such bond wires by not less than 1.5 inches (see Rules
52.7-B1
and 52.7-C
).
(3)
Where Conductors of More Than One
Circuit at Same Level: Where conductors
of more than one circuit are at the same level in horizontal. triangular
or vertical configuration may be installed on the face. back or underside
of wood crossarms and on the surface of pole without a protective covering.
Unbonded metal pole line hardware shall clear such bond wires by not less
than 1.5 inches (see Rules
52.7-B1
and 52.7-C
).
a)
Separately Bonded Circuits: Where conductors of not more than two circuits
are at the same level and separately bonded, such bond wires shall be separated
on the crossarm and on the surface of the pole by not less than 6 inches.
b) Hardware Bond Wires: Where work is to be performed at such locations, the grounding of hardware bond wires shall be in accordance with Rule 52.7-F(2).
B. Circuits of 7500 Volts or Less
Thebonding of circuits of 7,500 volts or less shall comply with the following:
Bond wires shall not be less than 1.5 inches from metal braces and all other
hardware except the metal pins and dead ends which are bonded; and
Bond wire of separate circuits shall be separated on crossarms and poles
by not less than 3 inches.