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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The requirements of § 1926.1407 and § 1926.1408 apply to power lines over 350 kV except:
(a) For power lines at or below 1000 kV, wherever the distance “20 feet” is specified, the distance “50 feet” must be substituted; and
(b) For power lines over 1000 kV, the minimum clearance distance must be established by the utility owner/operator or registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 29. Labor § 29.1926.1409 Power line safety (over 350 kV) - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-29-labor/cfr-sect-29-1926-1409/
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