APPENDICES

Table 7-1 BASIC MINIMUM CLEARANCE IN METERS BETWEEN CONDUCTORS, WIRES,

CABLES AND STRUCTURES.

Item No.
Drops
A

Nature of clearance

A
B
Span Wires,
Communications
Messengers
Condcutors,Open
and
Wires, Cables,
Guys
Service

Between wires, cables and conductors

not supported on the same pole, vertcallyat crossings in spans, and radially
where collinear or approaching crossings:
1. Span wires, guys and messengers

0.45

0.6

2. Communication conductors . . . .

0.6

0.6

3. Supply conductor:
a) 0-750 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b) 750-7,500 volts . . . . . . . . . . .
c) 7,500-20,000 volts . . . . . . . . .
d) Over 20,000 volts . . . . . . . . . .

0.6
0.9
0.9
1.8

1.2
1.2
1.8
2.4

Vertical separation between conductors

and/or cables on separate cross-arms or
other supports at different levels (except
on related line or buck arm) on the same
pole or structure.
1. Communication conductors and service
and service drops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.3

2. Supply conductors:
a) 0-75 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b) 75-7,500 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c) 7,500-20,000 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d) Over 20,000 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2
1.2
1.8
1.8

Vertical separation of conductors on

Related arms and buck arms:
1. Line arms above or below related
buck arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.15

Table 7-1 BASIC MINIMUM CLEARANCE IN METERS BETWEEN CONDUCTORS, WIRES,

CABLES AND STRUCTURES.

Item No.
D

A
Span Wires,
Messengers
and
Guy

Nature of clearance

B
Communications
Condcutors,Open
Wires, Cables,
Service Drops

Horizontal separation of conductors

on same cross-arms
1. Pin spacing of longitudinal conductors,
Vertical conductors and service drops. .

0.075

Clearance from Structures:

1. Vertical clearance above all signs
Which men can walk. . . . . . . . . . .

2.4

2.4

2. Vertical clearance above all signs

Which men cannot walk . . . . . . . .

0.6

0.6

3. Vertical clearance under signs which

Are illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.6

0.6

4. Vertical clearance under signs which

Are non-illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.15

0.3

5. Horizontal clearance from signs which

Are illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.9

0.9

6. Horizontal clearance from signs which

Are non-illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0.15

0.3

Table 7-2
GUY INSULATOR FLASHOVER VOLTAGE

Nominal Voltage of Circuits

Dry Flashover

Nearest Point of Attachment

Voltage of Insulation

0-7,500 volts
7,500-17,500 volts

15,000 volts
Double the circuit voltage

Over 17,500 volts

35,000 volts

Fig. 8-1

A N N E X A

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Health

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

Manila
March 4, 1976
MEMORANDUM:

TO

: All concerned

SUBJECT

: Implementation of the Basic Standards on Radiation Protection laid down by the

Radiation Health Office, Department of Health Manila pursuant to Presidential
Decree No. 480, dated June 6, 1974.

For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached herewith is a copy of the Basic Standards on
Radiation Protection, with reference to Section 1 (d) of Presidential Decree No. 480 dated June 6, 1974.

To ensure safety of radiation workers, users and the general public from the hazards caused by ionizing
and non-ionizing radiation, the full support and cooperation of your respective office must be extended
for the effective achievement of the Presidents desire to improve the radiation protection practice in the
Philippines.

Strict compliance with the attached Basic Standards on Radiation Protection is strongly enjoined.

Please be guided accordingly.

(SGD.) CLEMENTE S. GATMAITAN, M.D. M.P.H.

Secretary of Health

IMPORTANT

: The Regional Health Directoris requested to disseminate copies of this

Memorandum to all personnel concerned under his region. Please comply