Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
Construction Safety and Health Standard
Part 8 - HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Section R. 408.40822 - Clearances
Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.40822
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 822.
(1) Material stored near an electrical distribution or transmission line shall maintain the following clearances:
(a) Line
rated 50 kV or less--10 feet plus length of material stored.
(b) Line rated 50 kV or more--10 feet plus
0.4 inch for each 1 kV over 50 kV plus length of material stored or 10 feet
plus 4 inches for each 10 kV over 50 kV plus length of material
stored.
(2) An employee shall be designated to observe the clearance and give timely warning if it is difficult for the operator to maintain the prescribed clearance by visual means.
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