Clearance guidelines for facilities and easements
As a general requirement, stay at least 20 feet away from overhead power lines. If you need to work closer than 20 feet, contact us to discuss how to make the area safe for everyone.
View Details1 There's a minimum VERTICAL distance of 4 m between the between the highest part of the building and the closest medium-voltage line. 2 No part of a medium-voltage line passes over the building. Example: Adding a garage at a horizontal distance of less than 3 m from medium-voltage lines may be allowed if BOTH these conditions are met:
Keeping an appropriate distance between your building and DTE Energy power lines is a vital part of ensuring the occupants of your building are safe. It will also help you avoid future mistakes and delays.
You can determine a safe distance by being aware of local ordinances, national regulations, and right-of-way use. Call the Utility Facility Protection Act or a similar organization if you need clarification on the distance between you, a worksite, and adjacent power lines of any kind.
To safely power a detached garage, you'll need to install an underground or overhead wiring connection from your home's main panel to the garage. Most installations require underground conduit to protect the wires from moisture and physical damage.
As a general requirement, stay at least 20 feet away from overhead power lines. If you need to work closer than 20 feet, contact us to discuss how to make the area safe for everyone.
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When building or developing near an electricity substation or overhead line, you should consider safety clearance distances and compliance with relevant exposure limits for electric and magnetic fields
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You can estimate this length by measuring the distance from your charger station, then adding approximately 10 feet. Notably, cables for Level 2 EV chargers can be up to 25 feet long.
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The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requires that all structures - including homes, buildings, garages, signs and billboards - be located a minimum safe distance away from overhead power lines
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The required distance for building near power lines varies based on technical and legal factors. Get a clear overview of how these rules are set and applied.
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