cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
1,774 Views
Message 1 of 7

how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

6 REPLIES 6
1,770 Views
Message 2 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

What do you mean , on your own land , or in a public area ?, an overhead Openreach ( not BT ) cable or an underground one ? 

1,753 Views
Message 3 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

An underground cable. And if you would know for both a public space and private land that would be great, thanks.

1,748 Views
Message 4 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

@J34R12 

You would need to ask Openreach about this, as its nothing to do with BT Retail, who run this forum.

https://www.openreach.com/help-and-support

 

1,739 Views
Message 5 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

okay thank you
1,704 Views
Message 6 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

The depth of cover and separation between other services is shown on the Openreach site ( for developers on ‘new sites’ and utilities excavating near existing plant )  , but it’s not something a regular consumer would need to know , however if you suspect some buried lineplant is in your way of whatever you are intending to do , you don’t build on top of it , if its deep enough in the ground, it’s diversionary works ,and should be moved out if the way ,  that generally the requester pays for but is for major works , like widening a road , but posting in here , presumably it’s a much smaller thing you are intending to do .

757 Views
Message 7 of 7

Re: how close can I build next to a BT Telecoms cable?

In a public park but in a fenced area, separate from the public.