Electric and Communication Lines

Electrical lines, communication lines, and related facilities means any wire, conduit, and physical structure or equipment, whether above, below, or on ground, used for the purpose of transmitting, distributing, storing, or consuming of electricity or communications, but shall not include: 1) a line or facility that requires a certificate of public good pursuant to 30 V.S.A. § 248; or, 2) a “telecommunication facility” as defined at 10 V.S.A. § 6001(26).

Transmission Line: In electrical engineering, a transmission line is a specialized cable or other structure designed to conduct electromagnetic waves in a contained manner. The term applies when the conductors are long enough that the wave nature of the transmission must be taken into account.

Distribution Line: A distribution line is a line or system for distributing power from a transmission system to a consumer that operates at less than 69,000 volts. When a voltage greater than 1 kilovolt and less than 40 kilovolt is used for a particular power line, the power line is typically referred to as a distribution line.

Service Drop: In electric power distribution, a service drop is an overhead electrical line running from a utility pole, to a customer’s building or other premises. It is the point where electric utilities provide power to their customers.

Secondary Line: Secondary lines, or secondaries, are located lower down on utility poles, usually below transformers. Typical secondary voltages are between 120 and 280 volts. Although the voltage is lower, these lines can still deliver a severe electrical shock if contacted.

Communication Lines: means the set of equipment and network components, including wires, cables, antennas, and associated facilities, used by a communications service provider to provide communications service.