§ 12-56-8. Joint construction.

A.

All poles used for the stringing of wires thereon shall be erected, reset or replaced under the rules of joint pole construction as set forth in this section. Whenever a new line of poles is to be erected, or whenever, by reason of street improvements, existing lines of poles are to be replaced, moved or reset, or whenever, due to the dangerous condition by reason of age or deterioration (in which case the director of public works shall have power to order the same replaced), then any such pole shall be constructed under the joint pole construction rules; provided, that the director shall have power and it shall be his or her duty to order such construction when, in his or her judgment, it shall be deemed advisable.

B.

Such joint pole construction shall consist of poles of ample size and length to carry the wires of two or more companies using the same street, and the wires of the electric light and power companies, when such poles are to be used by them, shall have their wires strung at the top sections of poles. The telephone and telegraph companies shall occupy with their wires the middle sections of such poles. All poles and wires shall meet all the minimum standards and be installed so as to meet the requirements for quality and clearance as are specifically set out in the National Electrical Safety Code, 1977 Edition, as amended.

C.

Whenever it is decided that poles shall be erected under the joint pole construction rules, all companies concerned shall agree on the space necessary to carry their respective wires, and shall also agree as to pro rata of expense for the erection of such poles. Whenever they are not able to come to an agreement, the director of public works shall have power to decide such matters.

(Code 1967, § 29-18; Code 1985, § 27-20; Ord. No. 456, § 1, 4-22-1969)