The City of Riverside Public Utilities and Public Works Departments are currently trimming all city-owned and privately-owned trees away from power lines throughout Riverside.
This state-mandated trimming cycle will help improve safety around power lines and increase electric reliability. Qualified Line Clearance trimming crews will be in your area trimming trees within the next 30 days.
Please note, while you will be able to access your property at all times, crews and equipment may cause temporary lane closures and/or detours in and around your neighborhood while trimming is going on.
For more information on the City of Riverside's Power Line Tree Trimming Program contact the City's Call Center at 311 (or 826-5311).
- Public Safety
- To prevent injury to people climbing or working in
trees adjacent to power lines
- Fire Safety
- Trees in contact with high voltage power lines can
act as an ignition source of fires.
- Reduce outages
- Trees represent one of the largest causes of power
outages in California.
- It's the Law!
- State law requires utility companies to maintain specific
clearances (depending on voltage running through the
line) between electric power lines and all vegetation.
- 4293: Power Line Clearance Required
- 4292: Power Line Hazard Reduction
- 4291: Reduction of Fire Hazards Around Buildings
- 4171: Public Nuisances
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
- Title 14: Minimum Clearance Provisions
- Sections 1250 - 1258
- General Industry Safety Orders
- Title 8: Group 3: Articles 12, 13, 36, 37,38
- California Penal Code Section 385
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
 Failure to allow a utility company to comply with the law can
result in liability to the homeowner for damages or injuries
resulting from a vegetation hazard.
Many insurance companies do not cover these types of damages
if the policy owner has refused to allow the hazard to be eliminated.
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You can help prevent electric outages, fire and public safety
hazards.
- Clearing all flammable vegetation a minimum of 30 feet around
your home and other structures provides the greatest chance
for survival and is also required by law. (section 4291)
- Plant the right tree in the right place. If you must plant
trees near power lines, make sure the maximum mature tree height
is ten feet away from the closest power line.
- Plant fire resistant plants.
- Never allow children to climb trees growing near power lines.
- Never prune trees near electric lines. Call your local electric
utility company first to inspect the trees. In many instances
the utility may perform the tree work at no cost to the homeowner.
- Inspect the trees on your property annually for hazards.
For expert advice on tree health or hazards consult an International
Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist.
- This brochure has been created with the cooperation of the
CPUC to inform you about electrical safety, fire prevention
and pertinent rules and regulations that affect all homeowners.
- The information here covers the general rules and regulations
that effect all homeowners. You can make a difference by acting
on this information. If you are interested in knowing more
call us or your local utility. We're here to help!
- California Public Utilities Commission / Utilities Safety
Branch (CPUC/USB) 1 (800) 755-1447
- California Department of
Forestry & Fire Protection, Headquarters (CDF) (916)
653-5123
- California Homeowners & Utility Companies
- The information here covers the general rules and regulations
that effect all homeowners. You can make a difference by acting
on this information. If you are interested in knowing more
call us or your local utility. We're here to help!
- Understanding our shared vegetation responsibilities
- This brochure has been created with the cooperation of the
CPUC to inform you about electrical safety, fire prevention
and pertinent rules and regulations that affect all homeowners.
A message from the CPUC & CDF
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