Prior to landscaping and during your planning, if you in anyway are digging
in a public right-of-way or think there maybe buried electrical lines,
please call Texas One Call at (800) 245-4545 at least 48 hours prior to
digging, so any lines can be located.
Landscaping and tree planting can enhance
the beauty and enjoyment of your property, but be sure to consider the
proper placement of trees and shrubs.
LP&L suggests inspecting
the planting area and then selecting low-growing trees or shrubs that
will not touch overhead power lines. Today's sapling
could cause an electrical hazard a few years from now. And don't forget
about underground power lines. Use the underground cable locater service
to have the placement of underground lines determined before you begin
your landscaping project.
When planting near a transformer, maintain a distance of 10 feet from any
side with an opening and three feet from other sides. Electrical workers
need space to safely open the transformer when working on underground power
lines.
If landscaping is placed too close to the transformer, service restoration
efforts can be delayed. In addition, workers must sometimes cut down the
plantings to perform the restoration work.
LP&L is not responsible
for replacing landscaping in the alley that workers remove to ensure
safety or perform service restoration.
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