Original Version

Rule 84.4-E

84.4-E.    Above Or Beside Buildings, Bridges And Other Similar Structures

Conductors (including cables) shall be so arranged as to hamper and endanger firemen 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, Case 7, also apply at fire escapes, exits, windows, etc., at which human contact may be expected.

Communication cables are not required to be any specified distance from the sides of buildings, but they shall be installed so that they do not interfere with the free us of fire escapes, exits, etc.

The vertical clearance of communication conductor (including cables) above buildings as specified in Table 1, Case 6, may be reduced to not less than 2 feet under the following conditions:

Over roofs of 3/8 pitch (37 degrees from the horizontal) or greater,

Over roofs where the conductor does not overhang the building by more than 6 feet.

See Rule 84.8-C4 for service drop clearance requirements

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 84.4-E

84.4-E.    Above Or Beside Buildings, Bridges And Other Similar Structures

Conductors (including cables) shall should be so arranged so as not to hamper and or endanger firemen firefighters and workmen workers as little as possible in the performanceing of their duties. The basic clearances of communication conductors from buildings are specified in Table 1, Cases 6 and 7, Column B. The requirements of Table 1, Case 7, Column B also apply to at fire escapes, exits, windows, etc., and any other points of entrance or exit where human contact might be expected. at which human contact may be expected.

Communication cables are not required to be any specified distance from the sides of buildings, bridges and other similar structures, but they shall be installed so that they do not interfere with the free us of fire escapes, exits, etc., and any other points of entrance or exit where human contact might be expected.

The vertical clearance of communication conductor (including cables) above buildings as specified in Table 1, Case 6, Column B may be reduced to not less than 2 feet under the following conditions:

(1)    Over roofs of 3/8 pitch (37 degrees from the horizontal) or greater, or

(2)    Over roofs where the conductor does not overhang the building by more than 6 feet.

See Rule 84.8-C4 for service drop clearance requirements

Final Version

Rule 84.4-E

84.4-E.    Above Or Beside Buildings, Bridges And Other Similar Structures

Conductors should be arranged so as not to hamper or endanger firefighters and workers performing their duties. The basic clearances of communication conductors from buildings are specified in Table 1, Cases 6 and 7, Column B. The requirements of Table 1, Case 7, Column B also apply to fire escapes, windows, and any other points of entrance or exit where human contact might be expected.

Communication cables are not required to be any specified distance from the sides of buildings, bridges and other similar structures, but they shall be installed so that they do not interfere with the free us of fire escapes, exits, and any other points of entrance or exit where human contact might be expected.

The vertical clearance of communication conductor (including cables) above buildings as specified in Table 1, Case 6, Column B may be reduced to not less than 2 feet under the following conditions:

(1)    Over roofs of 3/8 pitch (37 degrees from the horizontal) or greater, or

(2)    Over roofs where the conductor does not overhang the building by more than 6 feet.

See Rule 84.8-C4 for service drop clearance requirements