Atlanta |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. CODE OF ORDINANCES—GENERAL ORDINANCES |
Chapter 138. STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES |
Article II. ENCROACHMENTS |
Division 3. POLES, CONDUITS, WIRES AND OTHER FACILITIES |
§ 138-42. Location of certain electrical wires.
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(a)
Overhead electrical wires installed within the public right-of-way which carry 2,000 volts or more and are located less than ten feet, measured horizontally, from any wire or structure owned by another person shall be at least five feet above such wire or structure.
(b)
New installations of electrical wires that carry 2,000 volts or less shall be located underground.
(Code 1977, § 9-3126; Ord. No. 2001-22, § 1, 3-14-01)