Electricity
Power line protection zone: how many metres by voltage
Russia
Exact statutory table (Decree No. 160): from 2 m (<1 kV) to 30 m (330–500 kV), cable 1 m.
Distances and rules
The protection zone of an overhead power line is measured from the outer conductors on each side and grows with voltage. Inside it, building and many works need the grid operator’s consent.
Up to 1 kV
2 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
6–20 kV
10 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
35 kV
15 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
110 kV
20 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
150–220 kV
25 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
330–500 kV
30 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
Underground cable
1 m on each side
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
Forbidden inside
Building, storage, planting/felling trees, open fire, earthworks and blasting — without the grid operator’s written consent.
RF Government Decree No. 160 (24.02.2009)
Allowed
Passage, driving across and mowing grass.
Local rules
Important limitation
This is a planning aid, not a legal opinion. Before construction, check the local land-use rules, easements, the network/utility operator’s requirements and neighbour buildings.
