Safety above ground
Working near overhead lines
When working near power lines, it’s important to treat them as live at all times. Getting too close to a power line can cause serious injury and death. To stay safe, keep yourself and any equipment at least 4m away from overhead lines – electricity can jump to your equipment and you.
Building near power lines
From design through to construction, for electricity safety you must follow the minimum safe distances set out in the NZ Code of Practice (NZECP34 – Electrical Safe Distances).
Follow the codeOver-height load permits
Transporting a high load? Apply for a permit to ensure safe travel routes and plans, and notify Chorus and UltraFast Fibre. Charges may apply for escorting loads over 5.5m high or planned outages for overhead lines.
Check NZTA website for overdimension load requirements.
Flying drones near Powerco’s network
Operating drones or other remote-controlled aircrafts near our network can be hazardous. All drone pilots must comply with Civil Aviation Authority rules when flying.
Read this important guide on how to safely operate drones around Powerco’s network infrastructure.
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