{"data":{"id":"us-me/35-a-m.r.s.-755","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"35-A M.R.S. §755","heading":"Clearance reduced","body":"If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier.  If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet.  Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted.  If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced.","path":["TITLE 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES","PART 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION","CHAPTER 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/35-A/title35-Asec755.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:40Z","sha256":"7d3a6e8f4af0681581e29a0e0796c16ea5899aab0240659db9ee0bb581c4822c","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/35-a-m.r.s.-754","next":"us-me/35-a-m.r.s.-756"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}