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The Ontario Building Code | Proximity to Existing above Ground Electrical Conductors

9.1.1.5. Proximity to Existing above Ground Electrical Conductors

(1) Where a building is constructed in close proximity to existing above ground electrical conductors, the requirements of Subsection 3.1.19. shall apply.

In Plain Language

Buildings constructed near existing above-ground electrical conductors (power lines) must meet the supplementary clearance and safety requirements referenced in this article.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.