49 CFR 236.71 - Signal wires on pole line and aerial cable.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Feb 03, 2026

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§ 236.71 - Signal wires on pole line and aerial cable.

Signal wire on pole line shall be securely tied in on insulator properly fastened to crossarm or bracket supported by pole or other support. Signal wire shall not interfere with, or be interfered by, other wires on the pole line. Aerial cable shall be supported by messenger.

[49 FR 3384, Jan. 26, 1984]

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20102-20103,20107,20133,20141,20157,20301,20306,20501,20701,21301,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 33 FR 19684, Dec. 25, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 236.71