Clearance Information
The following brochures were developed by Halton Hills Hydro to provide guidance in relation to the establishment and maintenance of appropriate safety clearances from electrical infrastructure whether it be overhead, underground, in proximity to swimming pools, hot tubs & spas, as well as, tree planning and/or trimming.
Planners, architects, developers, contractors and property owners must be informed and work together to ensure all laws, regulations and local requirements are met for the safety of workers, occupants and the public alike.
Communication between all parties involved in the design, construction, renovation, for the use and maintenance of buildings near overhead electrical infrastructure is key. Planners, architects, developers / contractors, and property owners must be informed and work together to ensure all laws, regulations and local requirements are met for the safety of workers, occupants and the public alike.
It is essential that Halton Hills Hydro is notified on proposed projects early in the design phase to review and provide feedback. Site Plan Applications should be provided, including the drawings, to capture any conflicts before any permit is issued by the municipality. Ideally, Halton Hills Hydro will be asked to provide pre-design input.
Please see the PDF below for more information regarding codes and regulations that govern the proximity to overhead electrical infrastructure that must be adhered to by all stakeholders.
Clearances around underground electrical infrastructure as per Halton Hills Hydro’s specifications and standards must be met by planners, architects, developers / contractors, municipalities, and property owners.
Electrical workers must be able to safely access equipment to operate, maintain or replace it. The property owner will be responsible for any costs related to removing an obstruction, or if power restoration is delayed due to the obstruction.
Please see the PDF below for more information regarding codes and regulations that govern the proximity to underground electrical infrastructure that must be adhered to by all stakeholders.
Electrical safety around swimming pools, hot tubs and water features is critical as the combination of water and electricity can create dangerous and unintended paths of electric current. Installations of in-ground and above ground swimming pools typically require a permit from the municipality. The municipal permitting department, pool and spa contractors, and property owners must all be informed and work together to ensure all laws, regulations and local requirements are met for the safety of workers, occupants and the public alike.
Please see the PDF below for more information regarding codes and regulations that govern the proximity of swimming pools, hot tubs and water features to electrical infrastructure that must be adhered to by all stakeholders.
When trees, shrubs or vines are too close to overhead electrical infrastructure there are potential hazards from branches and limbs such as fires, power outages, or direct contact when playing in or working around hidden / obstructed lines.
Where trees / vegetation are growing into overhead electrical infrastructure owned by Halton Hills Hydro, we shall perform the tree trimming and/or removal of such trees / vegetation.
Where trees / vegetation are growing into overhead electrical infrastructure that is not owned by Halton Hills Hydro (ie. Customer owned and maintained), the customer shall be responsible to perform the tree trimming and/or removal of such trees / vegetation using the services of a qualified utility arborist.
Please see the PDF below for more information regarding codes and regulations that govern the tree planting and trimming that must be adhered to by all stakeholders.