Overhead lines - keep branches clear of lines
If you live in a neighborhood with overhead power lines, keep an eye on
tree branches that come too close to the power lines. If you see a
branch that is growing close, please call 79-POWER. We'll dispatch a
tree trimming crew to take care of the problem. Please DON'T try to trim
the branch yourself! This is a free service from Roseville Electric Utility.
Underground lines - Remember the 8-foot rule
Neighborhoods built during the past few years receive electric service through underground power lines. Roseville Electric Utility line crews gain access to these lines through the green utility enclosures found near the street. To ensure safe access to the equipment, Roseville Electric Utility requires a clearance of eight feet in front of the utility enclosure door and three feet from all other sides.
See section 7.00 of Roseville Electric Utility’s Specification for Residential Construction for required landscape clearances around equipment, which can be found on our New Services webpage.
Avoid common mistakes
Although it is tempting to landscape around ground mounted utility
equipment, please remember the State of California requires our line
crews to inspect the utility equipment at least once every year. And, if
there's an emergency or outage, line crews need immediate access.
Planting for safety
Our goal is to make it easy for you to maintain clearances around power
lines ground equipment. Please call if you have questions about
landscaping near utility facilities. Our staff is available to talk with
you or come to your home to help you decide how to plant trees for the
greatest safety and energy savings. Also remember to call 811 before you do any digging to find out where all of the utility lines are on your property.