How deep should a telephone pole be in the ground?

Calculating the Depth of the Pole Poles are typically set into the ground: 10% of the overall height + 2 feet, except in questionable soil conditions. Example: Overall pole height: 30 feet, the pole should be buried: 3 feet + 2 feet = 5 feet below grade, and 25 feet above grade.

How much clearance does a power pole need?

A service pole must not be located less than 10 feet from the surface of the PG&E pole, or pole-mounted equipment, or within 10 feet of the vertical plane of a PG&E line.

What is the specs for a meter pole?

Pole shall be minimum 6” round or 6”x6” treated wood. Pole length shall be minimum 17′ or 21′ depending on weatherhead height requirement. Pole shall be braced against service drop pull. See illustration below.

How do you calculate pole foundation?

Foundation Detail:

  1. Total Weight =Pole Weight +Foundation Weight.
  2. Total Weight = 241 +(0.7×0.7×1.95×2500) =2620.75 Kg.
  3. Stabilizing Moment = Total Weight X (Foundation Length/2)
  4. Stabilizing Moment = 2620.75 X (0.7/2) = 920.41 Kg/Meter.

How close can you build next to a telephone pole?

A radial clearance of at least 10 feet must be maintained from the primary conductor. A vertical clearance of at least 12 feet must be maintained from the primary arm of the power pole to any structure. A vertical clearance of at least 8 feet must be maintained from the secondary arm of the power pole to any structure.

What is the minimum height for telephone lines?

According to the National Electrical Safety Code, telephone lines must be at least 14 feet above the ground and electrical lines must be at least 15-½ feet above the ground. Sometimes, though, the lines will hang lower than the allowable minimum heights.

How deep are electric poles in the ground?

6 feet
The typical utility pole runs about 40 feet in length, of which 6 feet is buried in the ground. In urban environments they are commonly spaced about 125 feet apart, while in rural areas the distance is more like 300 feet.