Safety Distance for Crossing Optical Cable Lines
The simple answer to the question posed is yes, Rule 235C2b(1)(a) EXCEPTION 1 allows a mid-span clearance of 300 mm (12 in) for installations described in this Interpretation Request, i. , between (1) neutral conductors in the supply space; and (2) steel messengers supporting. 4 Pathway Separation Between Telecommunication Cables and Power Cables Communications cables are, by design or necessity, often installed in close proximity and/or in the same pathway as power service cables. Recommendations for Fiber Optic Cable Installation Where reels are supplied with protective material fitted over the cable, the protection should remain in place until the cable will be installed. Deploying fiber above ground on poles or towers removes the need for underground digging and is particularly useful when the ground is uneven, rocky or both.
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