Bird Perch on single phase utility pole 2400 VAC broke

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Hello all, I have a quick question, We recently had a bird perch on a single phase overhead utility pole break leaving a piece of the perch leaning towards one of the wires on the pole.  I believe this will cause a ground fault, but my manager does not agree.  Well he wasn't there and we fixed the bird perch, but I thought I would post this question to see what people think.  The line is un-insulated and old, probably installed in the 70s.  I have attached a picture.  Thanks for the help.

Regards

Alaska Bush PE

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thammond said:
Hello all, I have a quick question, We recently had a bird perch on a single phase overhead utility pole break leaving a piece of the perch leaning towards one of the wires on the pole.  I believe this will cause a ground fault, but my manager does not agree.  Well he wasn't there and we fixed the bird perch, but I thought I would post this question to see what people think.  The line is un-insulated and old, probably installed in the 70s.  I have attached a picture.  Thanks for the help.

Regards

Alaska Bush PE

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I do not think the owner of the Power line will permit anything of this type very near to their live line. If they permit; there are standard clearances to be maintained  between live and Grounded parts- needs to be followed.   

 

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