Sec.16-333-17a. Separation in the span

(a) These clearances apply under the following conditions: Temperature of 60°F, no wind, with the cable or wire at its final unloaded sag.

(b) For the purpose of this section, the span shall be considered as starting four feet from the surface of the pole.

(c) In pole to pole spans, CATV cables, equipment and associated drip loops shall be at least twelve inches from telephone cable or multiple drop wire.

(d) Pole to pole or pole to building span crossings involving CATV and telephone facilities on different supports are required to have a minimum clearance of two feet.

(e) In pole to building spans, CATV cable or drop wire shall be at least twelve inches from telephone cable, multiple line wire or drop wire except where within four feet of the surface of the pole the clearance may be reduced to four inches.

(f) In span tap to building spans, CATV cable or drop wire shall be at least twelve inches from telephone cable, multiple line wire or drop wire where the CATV and telephone cable or wire are attached to the same supports.

(Effective November 25, 1969)