Course leaders will present an overview of electric and telecommunication line joint use including benefits, historical and regulatory context and current trends. They will also describe management and engineering “best practices” which, with proper application, can result in line designs that are safer, more reliable, and in compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and professional engineering laws and regulations.  

Course Features:  

• Up-to date Information 
• Survey Questions & Q&A 

• Practical examples of joint-use installations 
• Actionable recommendations to improve your joint use practices 

Course Content 

This course is approximately 3 hours and 3.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or .3CEU's. It will cover:  It will cover: 

• Utility line joint use 

• Industry trends in wireline and wireless pole attachments 
• Regulatory structure for joint-use utility lines 
• Common issues and risks 
• Management & best practices 
• Elements of effective join-use agreements and processes 

• Engineering principles and ethics 
• Electric supply and communication line components 
• Compliance with NESC clearance, spacing & strength requirements 

This course is approximately 4 hours in length with 4.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or .4 CEU's.  

• Upon Registration students will be sent a link that is unique to the student to enter the online course.
• Students will have 30 days of unlimited access for viewing the course. 
• Professional Development hours will be awarded for completion of this course. Students must complete the evaluation survey to earn the PDH.