Contents
- 1 Who is responsible for trimming trees near cable lines?
- 2 Does Electric Company remove trees?
- 3 Can I cut a tree limb touching a power line?
- 4 Can tree branches affect phone line?
- 5 Who pays for tree on powerline?
- 6 How close can trees be to power lines?
- 7 What happens if my tree falls on power line?
- 8 Can I touch the power line going to my house?
- 9 Why can birds sit on power lines and not humans?
- 10 Why do squirrels not get electrocuted on power lines?
Who is responsible for trimming trees near cable lines?
Land owners are responsible for keeping trees on their property safely clear from wires that connect to homes and property, including private mains. Only licensed contractors should trim trees around the electricity network.
Does Electric Company remove trees?
The property owner can object, with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) making the final decision in most cases. However, the law allows an electric company to trim or remove a tree, under certain circumstances, without notifying the property owner.
Can I cut a tree limb touching a power line?
Can you trim a tree that’s touching a power line? Unless you plan on getting electrocuted, you should NOT touch, let alone prune a tree that’s in contact with power lines! Just touching a branch that’s touching a wire can cause a fatal injury.
Can tree branches affect phone line?
Re: Trees and phone line never a problem. If a branch start to look as though it will strain the wire then get up there and either move the wire or cut the branch.
Who pays for tree on powerline?
Powerline responsibility All lines beyond the first property pole belong to the property owner and tree clearance on those lines is the owner’s responsibility. We recommend hiring a qualified operator for tree trimming work around privately owned powerlines.
How close can trees be to power lines?
Never plant a tree near a power line that could grow within 25 feet of it. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning. A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines.
What happens if my tree falls on power line?
If a tree falls on power lines, then the electric utility company that owns the lines is generally responsible for repairing them and restoring power. However, a utility’s tree -trimming duty generally only extends to pole-to-pole utility power lines.
Can I touch the power line going to my house?
Power lines are not insulated and you should always avoid contact with them. It is quite possible for people to get electrocuted if you touch power lines.
Why can birds sit on power lines and not humans?
Birds can sit on power lines and not get electric shocks because the electricity is always looking for a way to get to the ground. The birds are not touching the ground or anything in contact with the ground, so the electricity will stay in the power line.
Why do squirrels not get electrocuted on power lines?
When squirrels walk on power lines, electricity would not travel from one end of the wire to the other faster by traveling through the squirrel, so the electricity and squirrel both continue on their paths.