What are the clearance requirements for installing banners on utility poles (clearance to communications zone and clearance to traffic)?

Banners on utility poles are not addressed specifically, and NESC Rule 012C (accepted good practice) must be considered. Best practice would be to treat them similar to communication equipment.

Remember that only qualified workers may get within 10 feet of energized lines, so the utility workers may need to install and remove them. Banners can also add significant wind load to the poles, so the NESC strength and loading requirements should be checked by an experienced distribution designer.