Original Version

Rule 84.4-A6

84.4-A6)    New Rule

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 84.4-A6

84.4-A6)    Across or Along Public Thoroughfares:

Communication conductor over or across public thoroughfares shall have a clearance of 18 feet above ground (Table 1, Case 3 Column  B).  A reduced clearance to 16 feet is permitted for portions of communication conductors where no part of the overhang any part of the thoroughfare which is ordinarily traveled, or where the line is behind an established curb, ditch or berm that serves to protect such communication conductors from encroachment by vehicular traffic.

NOTE:    This 16 foot clearance shall not be reduced because of temperature or wind loading as specified in Rule 43.

Final Version

Rule 84.4-A6

84.4-A6)    Across or. Along Public Thoroughfares:

Communication conductor over or across public thoroughfares shall have a clearance of 18 feet above ground (Table 1, Case 3 Column B).  A reduced clearance to 16 feet is permitted for portions of communication conductors where no part of the overhang any part of the thoroughfare which is ordinarily traveled, or where the line is behind an established curb, ditch or berm that serves to protect such communication conductors from encroachment by vehicular traffic.

NOTE:    This 16 foot clearance shall not be reduced because of temperature or wind loading as specified in Rule 43.