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E.8 Pole Move Procedure <br />1.0Pole Move Procedure <br />In the general policy of Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU), it states that 3Ø electric <br />feeder lines be constructed overhead while any 3Ø or 1Ø taps are constructed <br />underground.ERMU on occasion is asked to replace our overhead electric lines by either <br />relocating or placing underground. These overhead lines may be either 1Ø or 3Ø. The <br />conditions under which this can occur are as follows: <br />A.Overhead line is in poor condition or is obsolete where replacement and upgrading is <br />warranted while being fiscally responsible. <br />B.Land use change requiring overhead system to be relocated or upgraded for capacity. <br />C.Existing line not constructed in right-of-way or easement and land owner requests <br />line to be relocated. <br />D.NESC clearance issues that result in code violations. <br />E.Moving entire overhead lines from rear lot line to front line due to accessibility while <br />being fiscally responsible. <br />F.Overhead line requires excess tree trimming where burying line is more economical <br />than continued tree trimming. <br />G.Governmental regulations requiring electric lines be placed underground for either <br />new construction or maintenance requiring pole movement or replacement on existing <br />overhead system. (Otsego) <br />H.Customer desiring pole to be moved and reimburses ERMU for expense and it is <br />technically feasible to move or bury. Burying spans in the middle of an overhead <br />system is generally not advisable due to lightning. <br />I.Right-of-Way or easement conditions require entire line to be relocated while not <br />jeopardizing the reliability of the system and be fiscally responsible. Consideration <br />shall be given to treating all affected customers equally. <br />J.Resolve general safety concerns where it is in the best interest of ERMU or general <br />public to relocate pole or line. <br />66 <br />