Generally, the AHJ will work with the serving electric utility to get the required clearances. On the other hand, most electric utilities will not force an expensive change on a customer unless it is something that the customer has caused. In most cases, the electric utility is required to meet the NESC and is required to do whatever is necessary to achieve compliance.

It looks to me like a pole will have to be set if you are going all the way to the peak and still do not have the required clearance. Who pays for the pole and what remediation is required will be the responsibility of the electric utility and must be done under their regulations that are filed with your state's regulatory commission. [Linked Image]


Charlie Eldridge, Indianapolis Utility Power Guy