Standards and Policies
Purpose of Tree Regulations
The purpose of tree regulations is to protect the safety of the public and the security of electricity supply by:
- Prescribing minimum distances between power lines and trees
- Establishing who is responsible for cutting or trimming trees close to power lines
- Outlining rules and penalties if the regulations are not complied with
- Providing an arbitration system to resolve disputes
The Dangers
- The risk of children climbing trees near power lines poses a great safety risk
- Trees and branches can fall on power lines causing power disruption and fires
- Cutting and trimming trees near power lines can result in serious injury or death
Click here to download our PDF document on tree regulations.
Electricity Ashburton provides a free expert service to advise you on your cutting requirements and for your safety. Please contact us for more information.
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