Topic:"Distribution" in M12149

fied after initial construction is completed will be placed without charge by the owner as per lead times in Section 2.08.02. The tenant may attach to these poles without formal application or charge. - 2.00 PRINCIPLES OF AGREEMENT (Contin...

AI summary The text outlines the responsibilities for placing and maintaining anchors on line and service poles in joint use pole lines. The owner of the line pole is responsible for placing and maintaining all anchors, while the service pole owner is responsible for anchors supporting the service pole. Costs are allocated based on the load requirements of each party.

sociated hardware for the following reasons: - (a) Deterioration - (b) Highway Relocations - (c) Emergency Situations - (d) Request of Third Parties - (e) Request by Tenant - (f) Requirements of Owner - 2.00 PRINCIPLES OF AGREEMENT (Contin...

AI summary This section outlines the criteria for replacing joint use poles and associated hardware due to deterioration, highway relocations, emergency situations, and other requests. It specifies that the owner of the line is responsible for replacement and disposal costs, regardless of who initiates the replacement. No Sacrificed Life Value will be paid, and each party must handle its own attachments and costs.

2.09 Third Party Attachments All third party attachments require a license, the owner of the joint use pole and the utility controlling the desired attachment space will be responsible to ensure that any third party attached to the pole ad...

AI summary Third-party attachments to joint use poles require a license. The owner of the joint use pole and the utility controlling the attachment space are responsible for ensuring compliance with construction procedures and standards.

(a)Secondary Pole Top Extensions Secondary pole top extensions will normally be non conducting devices (penta treated wood crossarm) used as a service or crossover pole extension only. Metal pole top extensions may be used when installed i...

AI summary The document outlines guidelines for secondary pole top extensions, specifying that they are typically non-conducting devices made of penta treated wood crossarms and may only be used for service or crossover pole extensions. Metal extensions require prior notification to MT&T and can only be used where the service voltage does not exceed 750 volts to ground.

3.04Strain Insulators For the safety and protection of the public, employees and plant, a guy strain insulator, ASA Class 54-4, or equivalent, Munsell grey in colour, shall be installed in each guy (supply and communication) and located in...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for the installation of guy strain insulators, specifying their type, color, and placement to ensure safety. It also references construction standards and emphasizes the responsibility of each utility for installation.

Request IR-11: (a) Describe the coordination process between NS Power and Bell Aliant for joint-use poles in relation to service connection and disconnection activities. (b) Are there any standard operating procedures (SOPs) or service-lev...

AI summary NS Power and Bell Aliant previously used Joint-Use forms for coordination on pole replacements for service connections and disconnections, but this process was eliminated as of March 3, 2025. There are no formal service-level agreements between the two entities, though they collaborate operationally. NS Power does not track complaints specifically related to joint-use coordination delays.