The Oregon High Voltage Overhead Line Safety Act requires that no work take place within 10 feet of a high-voltage overhead power line until the following two requirements are met:
- The responsible party must notify the Cooperative in advance of the intended work activity with a minimum notification of 120 hours (5 days).
- The responsible party and the utility must complete mutually satisfactory precautions for the activity.
The Cooperative will work with the responsible party to coordinate work schedules, install mechanical barriers to prevent contact with power lines, temporary de-energizing of power lines, or raising/moving the power lines. Any costs incurred by the Cooperative, including but not limited to, damage by the responsible party, may be charged to the responsible party.
Consumers must stay away from any down power line and should immediately report the down line to the Cooperative.