New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 25 - UTILITY ACCOMMODATION
Subchapter 13 - WAIVERS
Section 16:25-13.3 - Pole installation
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 16:25-13.3
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
(a) On a case-by-case basis, when public safety is not compromised, the Department may approve use of a non-wooden pole when installing a new pole or replacing an existing pole.
(b) Factors that shall be considered in the evaluation of the installation of a non-wooden pole include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Utility pole location(s) - roadway border
area; traveled-way offset; right-of-way availability; existing/proposed
sidewalk area;
2. Roadway
classification;
3. Roadway
alignment;
4. Accident
history;
5. Clear Zone - guide rail
warrant analysis; guide rail/barrier protection;
6. Utility pole(s) joint usage
considerations;
7. Utility
maintenance - site access; frequency; workspace, relocation requirements and
responsibilities;
8. Public
safety;
9. Existing utilities;
and
10. Maintenance and protection
of traffic - for construction, maintenance, emergency repair.
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