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- TELUS Communications Inc. shall attach its network service wire to
the provided 6mm hook and enter the entrance conduit supplied by the
building owner or occupant (refer to Fig. A)
Fig A.
- The entrance conduit at the point of entry shall be:
i) Located on the outside wall where clear
access to the service pole can be obtained.
ii) Located above ground level at the building to enable the appropriate
ground clearance according to the Electrical Protection Act (E.P.A.) of
Alberta. When necessary, a securely mounted mast shall be provided
to obtain E.P.A. specified clearances. See Fig B.
MIN. VERTICAL CLEARANCES (MVC) ABOVE GROUND
(M)
| Location of Communication Conductors |
MVC (m) |
| Across railway tracks (highest rail)(Note 1) |
7.6 |
| Across navigable waters (rivers, lakes,
waterways)(Note 2) |
9.1 |
| Across rights of way underground pipelines |
5.5 |
| Across major roads, highways, streets (rural and
urban) |
5.4 |
| Across or Along (no overhang) rural areas (fields,
ditches) |
4.3 |
| Across or Along lanes, alleys or entrances to
industrial premises (Note 3) |
4.9 |
| Across or Along driveways to residences or
residential garages |
4.2 |
| Across areas accessible to pedestrian only |
3.7 |
| Across swimming pools including 3 meters from the
edge (Note 4) |
4.6 |
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Subject to the regulations of the
Canadian Transport Commission Railway Transport Committee
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Clearances of communication conductors
and supporting structures adjacent to or above navigable waterways
are subject to the regulations of Transport Canada
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The clearances may be reduced by 0.6m
along, but not across, lanes or alleys when vehicles exceeding 4.3m
are not expected
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This clearance must be maintained as
measured in any direction from the water level, edge of the pool,
over diving structures, lifeguard chairs, or any tall objects
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The maximum heights of communication
conductors, supporting structures and equipment on land adjacent to,
surrounding or near and airport are subject to the regulations
of Transport Canada
iii) Separated from light or power and lightning conductors, by 300mm to
meet the provisions of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 Section 60, the
Electrical Protection Act of Alberta Part V, and the specifications and
requirements of TELUS Communications Inc. See Fig.
B.
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External conduit (E.M.T. or PVC-UV) exposed
to weather shall be protected with a weatherhead, or equivalent, as
per the Canadian Electrical Code part 1 Section 6-114 and 6-116.
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An open end 6mm building attachment hook
shall be provided by owner/developer directly adjacent to the conduit
entrance on all buildings.
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For grounding requirements refer to Section
3 Grounding Requirements
Fig. B
Date Controlled Material
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