Moving a municipal power line?

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The power line to my house comes from a pole to the NW of our property, across 2 lots, wraps around the house (not in conduit! not my doing!), and down to the meter on the east side of the house.  I am going to be residing in the spring and I don't want this autrocity of a line strung out like that when there is a power pole to the NE of the house (so it would go maybe 20 feet straight to the meter and down).  The electricity service is provided by the city, and the city maintenance guy doesn't want to deal with it.  I am pretty sure this is against some sort of code (Iowa electrical code), but I am no electrician.  Is there some code in Iowa against stringing lines across neighboring lots?  What about not having wire in conduits?  The city would own the line to the meter wouldn't they?  Any suggestions would be MUCH appreciated because otherwise it is MY responsibilty to move it (according to the city's maintenance guy).  Sources of where you found code would be MUCH appreciated!  Thanks in advance!!!

D Rock · Accepted Answer

Overhead services do not have to be in conduit until the just above your roof line. There should be some conduit and a weather-head where the wires enter into the meter.

If this is not the case then I would contact your city or municipality electrical inspector. If they feel it is alright but you still don't like it, then just call an electrician and have them move the service.

Anonymous · Answer

Your problem would be controlled by your city code not state so contact the code enforcement officer and they will come out and inspect the problem and see what needs to be done to bring it u to code, it might mean that you would need to hire an electrician.~

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Moving a municipal power line?

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