COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES

Omaha Municipal Code ch. 44, art. V, div. 4

in effect

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-221 Definitions.

Sec. 44-221. - Definitions. For the purposes of this division, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: Communication lines: Conductors and sustaining structures used for public or private signal or communication service, operated at not exceeding 400 volts to ground or 750 volts between two points of the circuit, and in which the transmitted power does not exceed 150 watts. Electric supply lines: Those conductors and sustaining structures used for transmitting a supply of electrical energy for light, heat, power or transportation purposes. (Code 1980, § 44-221)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-222 Joint use of poles.

Sec. 44-222. - Joint use of poles. All individuals, firms or corporations placing or using poles in the city shall cooperate toward the joint use of as many poles as is considered safe and practicable by the electrical official as well as the individuals, firms, or corporations involved. This joint use of poles shall be a negotiated agreement between the parties concerned. (Code 1980, § 44-222)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-223 Supporting strength of poles.

Sec. 44-223. - Supporting strength of poles. All poles shall be maintained in such a manner that they shall have adequate strength to support any wires, cables or apparatus placed upon them under the maximum conditions which may be reasonably assumed. (Code 1980, § 44-223)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-224 Distance of poles from property line.

Sec. 44-224. - Distance of poles from property line. Poles set along streets shall, where practicable, be set so that the distance from the property side of the curb to the side of the pole toward the street shall be not less than two feet. Poles set in alleys shall be, in general, so placed that the center of the pole is not more than one foot from the property line. (Code 1980, § 44-224)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-225 Location of poles opposite lot and property division lines.

Sec. 44-225. - Location of poles opposite lot and property division lines. Poles placed along streets and alleys shall be set, so far as practicable, opposite lot and property division lines. (Code 1980, § 44-225)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-226 Depth of poles in ground.

Sec. 44-226. - Depth of poles in ground. Where ground conditions permit, poles shall be set in the ground not less than the depth specified in the following table: Height of Pole (feet) | Depth (feet) 20 | 4.5 25 | 5.0 30 | 5.0 35 | 5.5 40 | 5.5 45 | 6.0 50 | 6.5 55 | 6.5 60 | 7.0 65 | 7.5 (Code 1980, § 44-226)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-227 Distance of poles from fire hydrants.

Sec. 44-227. - Distance of poles from fire hydrants. No pole shall be set closer than three feet to a fire hydrant. (Code 1980, § 44-227)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-228 Location and construction of fixtures attached to buildings.

Sec. 44-228. - Location and construction of fixtures attached to buildings. Fixtures attached to buildings, for carrying electrical supply conductors, shall be substantially constructed and firmly secured to the building, and shall be of such construction as is approved by the electrical official. Fixtures shall not be located over skylights or placed in such position that will, in any way, interfere with free passage to and from the roof. (Code 1980, § 44-228)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-229 Attachment to chimneys or interference with fire escapes.

Sec. 44-229. - Attachment to chimneys or interference with fire escapes. No wires or cables shall be attached to chimneys or installed in such a manner as to interfere with the free use of fire escapes. (Code 1980, § 44-229)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-230 Insulators.

Sec. 44-230. - Insulators. All uninsulated energized wires except communication wires shall be fastened to crossarms, poles or fixtures with insulators made of glass, porcelain or other approved material. (Code 1980, § 44-230)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-231 Electrical supply wires and communication wires to be attached to separate crossarms.

Sec. 44-231. - Electrical supply wires and communication wires to be attached to separate crossarms. Electrical supply wires, and wires used for communication purposes, shall not be attached to the same crossarm. This rule does not apply to communication circuits used exclusively in the operation of electrical supply systems. (Code 1980, § 44-231)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-232 Clearances.

Sec. 44-232. - Clearances. Clearances of electrical and communication wires shall be as set forth in section 44-154 of this chapter (National Electrical Safety Code) for additional requirements, such as but not limited to the following: (a) Horizontal and vertical clearance to structures of electrical or communication supply conductors; (b) Vertical separation on poles and crossarms; (c) Height above ground, over streets, alleys and open spaces; and (d) Height of overhead lines and cables. (Code 1980, § 44-232)

Omaha Municipal Code § 44-233 Removal of abandoned lines.

Sec. 44-233. - Removal of abandoned lines. Overhead cables and overhead lines which have been abandoned shall be removed at the expense of the owner of such cables and lines. (Code 1980, § 44-233)

Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH44EL_ARTVELCO_DIV4COELSULIFetched: 10/28/2026