Distance of Building From Electric Lines

Distance of Building From Electric Lines

The terrace, porch, balcony, or similar like that shall not be permitted to be erected or rebuilt, or any extension or improvement made to a building beyond the distance referred to below, as provided for in the current Indian Electricity rules and its modifications from time to time between the building and any overhead electrical supply line:

Distance of Building From Electric Lines
Distance of Building From Electric Lines
Types of Overhead LineHorizontallyVertically
1. For low and medium voltage lines and also for service line1.22 m2.4 m
2. For high voltage lines up to 33000 volts 1.83 m3.66 m
3. For extra high voltage lines, above 33000 volts.3.66 m + 0.3 m for every additional 33000 volts or part thereof3.66 m + 0.3 m for every additional 33000 volt or part thereof

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