Electrical Safety Regulation 2026
sch.7-sec.1Vertical or horizontal clearance of particular service lines to be maintained
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sch.7-sec.1 Vertical or horizontal clearance of particular service lines to be maintained
This section applies for a minimum clearance of a low voltage overhead service line stated in part 3 , items 1 and 2 of this schedule. Either the vertical clearance for the service line, or the horizontal clearance for the service line, stated in the provision must be maintained. In addition to a clearance for the service line mentioned in subsection (2) , in the zone outside the vertical alignment of the building or structure, either of the following clearances must be maintained— the horizontal clearance from the vertical alignment; the vertical clearance above the horizontal level on which a person is likely to stand. (sch.7-sec.1-ssec.1) This section applies for a minimum clearance of a low voltage overhead service line stated in part 3 , items 1 and 2 of this schedule. (sch.7-sec.1-ssec.2) Either the vertical clearance for the service line, or the horizontal clearance for the service line, stated in the provision must be maintained. (sch.7-sec.1-ssec.3) In addition to a clearance for the service line mentioned in subsection (2) , in the zone outside the vertical alignment of the building or structure, either of the following clearances must be maintained— the horizontal clearance from the vertical alignment; the vertical clearance above the horizontal level on which a person is likely to stand.
- (a) the horizontal clearance from the vertical alignment;
- (b) the vertical clearance above the horizontal level on which a person is likely to stand.