Apparatus placement minimum distance between broken, downed, or sagging line is?

Apparatus placement minimum distance between broken, downed, or sagging line is?

• A. Half span
• B. One Third of a span
• C. One Full Span (Two Poles)
• D. Two spans

Answer: (C)

Treat a broken, downed, or sagging line as a hazardous, energized conductor and keep equipment and people well back from it. The minimum safe distance is a full span—the distance between two adjacent poles. A one-span buffer provides a margin against the line moving, sagging further, or arcing to nearby gear or the ground, which could occur even if you’re not directly touching the conductor. Staying at least that distance reduces the risk of contact or electrical arc and gives you a safer working zone until the line is secured by qualified personnel.

Treat a broken, downed, or sagging line as a hazardous, energized conductor and keep equipment and people well back from it. The minimum safe distance is a full span—the distance between two adjacent poles. A one-span buffer provides a margin against the line moving, sagging further, or arcing to nearby gear or the ground, which could occur even if you’re not directly touching the conductor. Staying at least that distance reduces the risk of contact or electrical arc and gives you a safer working zone until the line is secured by qualified personnel.