New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter IV - Highways
Subchapter B - Work Permits on State Highways, State-owned Bridges and Culverts
Part 131 - Accommodation Of Utilities Within State Highway Right-of-way
Section 131.18 - Electric power and communication lines
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Electrical power and communication lines shall meet nationally recognized standards pertaining to loading and strength criteria, and shall be consistent with section 131.9 of this Part.
(b) Poles or towers. Poles and towers shall be located as far away as practicable from flammable material or structures. The poles or towers supporting the crossing span and the adjoining span on each side, preferably, shall be in a straight line. There shall be no obstruction to driveways connecting highways, roads, paths or sidewalks. Poles shall be set in line and plumbed.
(c) Guys. The details of the anchorage shall be shown on the plan. Wooden poles supporting the crossing span shall be sideguyed in both directions, if practicable, and be headguyed away from the crossing span. The next adjoining poles shall also be guyed. Braces may be used instead of guys. Special precautions shall be taken on curves and where lines cross. There shall be no guying from trees without permission from the owner. Guys are considered fixed objects subject to clear zone restrictions.
