---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 56.12071"
title: "30"
number: "56.12071"
heading: "Movement or operation of equipment near high-voltage power lines."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/56.12071"
---

# §56.12071. Movement or operation of equipment near high-voltage power lines.


When equipment must be moved or operated near energized high-voltage powerlines (other than trolley lines) and the clearance is less than 10 feet, the lines shall be deenergized or other precautionary measures shall be taken.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

### Source

Source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.