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Minimum separation between overhead FTTP lines and power

User2002 — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:07:32 GMT

Hi there, I am looking at getting FTTP installed, but have been having some issues.

Can anyone tell me the minimum separation required between power lines and the fibre cables? The cable run is around 30m and crosses a road. I believe the cables are 240v as they feed directly into houses on my street.

I am aware they need to be 5.9m above the road.

Thanks

Re: Minimum separation between overhead FTTP lines and power

licquorice — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:27:18 GMT

That's a question for Openreach, not BT.

Re: Minimum separation between overhead FTTP lines and power

countrypaul — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:19:08 GMT

Remember that fibre does not suffer from the the electromagnetic interference that copper cable does (eg. Cat 5/6 close to 240v ) if that is why you ask.

Re: Minimum separation between overhead FTTP lines and power

36ULW — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:43:03 GMT

For LV the clearance is 200mm for Concentric Neutral Cables and 600mm for ABC & Single Wires.