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BUILDING NEARPOWER LINES

BUILDING PLANSWhen submitting building plans to your localmunicipality for approval, be sure to:

• Include in your drawings any overhead power lineson or in immediate proximity to the property

• Locate any buildings, overhangs, swimming pools,antennas, flag poles, or any other permanent aboveground structures within the required setback of thepower lines

Failure to comply with required setbacks can posepublic safety risks and will result in the relocation ofany buildings, structures or power lines at the propertyowner’s expense.

SETBACKS FROM UNDERGROUNDAND PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERSIf power lines are located underground, you maynotice a green padmount transformer box. You mustcomply with setback requirements to ensure public safety and accessibility by Hydro One personnel. The diagram below outlines the required minimumsetbacks.

Note: A 3 m minimum setback is required on the sidethat hinges open. This can typically be identified asthe side with the padlock.

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PUBLIC AND WORKER SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.

One of the most common hazardsidentified by Ministry of Labour Inspectorsis working too close to power lines. The best way to eliminate this risk is toestablish and maintain safety clearancesand setbacks.

New building and/or extensions tobuildings must maintain a requiredsetback from overhead and undergroundpower lines and padmount transformers.Setbacks and minimum clearances areidentified in safety regulations such asthe Ontario Electrical Safety Code, theOntario Building Code, and Hydro OneDistribution Standards.

PLANNING TO BUILD ON YOURPROPERTY?The diagram below represents the minimum building setback from overhead power lines.

Minimum building setback from overhead power lines750 Volts to 44,000 Volts

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EASEMENTS An easement is a legal right acquired fromproperty owners which allows Hydro One toconstruct, operate, access and maintain its facilitieson lands it does not own. Easements can beregistered or unregistered, which equally grantHydro One rights to use the property. Unregisteredeasements will not appear on the title of yourproperty, however you can find out if one exists onyour land by visiting:https://www.services.HydroOne.com/lvr/welcome.html

An easement contains restrictions to uses such as,but not limited to, the construction of a building orthe storage of materials.

SETBACKSA setback is the horizontal allowable distance that any building or structure, including balconies and overhangs, must maintain from a Hydro Oneoverhead power line. Everyone must comply withsetback requirements.

To ensure compliance with all applicable standardsand regulations, a minimum 4.8 m setback isrequired. This takes into account the maximumdistance a power line might swing on a windy day.

Notes

1. The minimum horizontal distance is measured from the projection line of the outermost power line, to theprojection line of the outermost portion of any buildingincluding a roof overhang, balcony, deck, or fire escape.

2. To ensure compliance with all applicable standards andregulations, a minimum horizontal distance (setback) of 4.8 m is required.

3. No building is permitted under a power line or overheadservice line. Overhead service lines attached to abuilding are exempt from the minimum horizontalclearance requirements.