Are TVA transmission lines insulated? Can I operate equipment near the lines?
TVA transmission lines are insulated only by air. Everyone should stay clear of all transmission wires. No equipment such as cotton or grain harvesters, dump trucks, or crane booms should be raised near a transmission line. In addition, care should be taken to maintain a safe distance from electric wires when using backhoes, cranes, fork lifts, pile-drivers, well drilling rigs, and other tall equipment. If you have questions about clearance, including whether placing fill within the right-of-way would violate TVA’s easement rights, please click on the map to find the TVA representative responsible for the right-of-way in your area.
