AS 6947-2009
AS 6947-2009
Crossing of waterways by electricity infrastructure
Standards Australia
Abstract
Specifies requirements for crossings of navigable waterways by overhead and submarine electricity lines.
Scope
This Standard sets the requirements for crossings of navigable waterways by overhead and submarine electricity infrastructure.
This Standard is intended for use by crossing controllers for the planning, design and maintenance of crossings.
This Standard shall apply to all new crossings after the implementation date.
NOTE: The Standard should also be applied to existing crossings.
This Standard does not apply to the following:
(a) Installation practices.
(b) Environmental considerations.
(c) Impact on public amenity.
(d) Extra low voltage or communication cables.
(e) Electricity infrastructure close to but not crossing navigable waterways.
Crossing controllers are responsible for adopting appropriate procedures to cover (a) to (e), above.
The principles and requirements within this Standard are able to be enhanced or supplemented, provided this results in equivalent or improved safety outcomes.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| Committee | EL-052 |
| Supersedes |
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