Utility joint use designs and clearances are crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of shared utility infrastructure. The Guide for the Application of the Clearance Requirements on Joint-Use Poles was developed by the Transmission & Distribution Engineering Committee (TDEC) Distribution Committee Overhead Work Group. It addresses safety concerns such as radio frequency (RF) exposure and NESC spacing requirements, and focuses on common RUS distribution assemblies.
This advisory provides an overview of the Guide, and the full Guide is available through the link below:
