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.