Building Clearances

Clearance between powerlines and buildings is dependent on the type of construction, the voltage level and the physical location of the lines.

More information is available in the building clearances section of this site. 

Clearance to Underground Cables

Underground powerlines must be designed, installed, operated and maintained to be safe for the electrical service conditions and physical environment in which they operate.

More information is available in the clearances to underground cables section of this site. 

Working Clearances

Safe working distances in proximity to exposed electricity conductors is dependent on the level of competency of the operator.

More information is available in the working clearances section of this site. 

Clearance to Vegetation

Clearance between power lines and vegetation is dependent on the type of construction, the voltage level and the physical location of the lines.

More information is available in the clearance to vegetation section of this site. 

Clearance Declaration 

To protect people and property, minimum safe clearances from powerlines have been established in the Regulations under the Electricity Act 1996. A declaration form requires applicants to confirm that their development will meet these safe clearances.

More information is available in the clearance declaration section of this site.