Electricity
Underground power cable protection zone (each side)
United States
About 2 m on each side of the cable route.
Distances and rules
A buried power cable has a narrow protection strip on each side. Over it, building and earthworks are restricted to keep the cable accessible and undamaged.
Each side of cable
2 m
Local rules
Forbidden over cable
Building, heavy loads, trees, earthworks (digging, piling) without consent.
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.
