KIUC Linemen All Geared Up - Kauai Island Utility Cooperative

State law requires KIUC to maintain all lines,
keeping them safe and hazard­free. If KIUC’s
inspection staff or contractor determines that
some trimming must be done within an easement
on private property, no prior notification is
required. Utility easements and rights of way
often are conveyed in the deed to a property.
As a condition of electric service to your home,
you also must provide the utility with reasonable
access to your property for maintenance
at all times.
KIUC does not trim service drops on private
property, so this responsibility remains with the
property owner. A qualified trimmer should be
contacted for such work. Always take
extreme caution when working near overhead
power lines, as any electrical contact could result
in serious injury.
KIUC highly recommends that all members
survey areas carefully prior to planting trees to be
sure they will not cause problems as they mature
and grow high enough to reach overhead power
lines.
Know Your Utility Lines
■ KIUC trims trees surrounding transmission
and distribution lines.
■ We do not trim trees to maintain service
drops.
Distribution
Service Drop
Telephone
and Cable lines
Transmission
Transformer
Street Light
Why KIUC Trims Trees
Trees growing near power lines
can be dangerous…
■ KIUC trims trees to keep communities safe.
■ Trees are maintained at a safe distance
from power lines to prevent people from
climbing or working where they might be
injured by coming in contact with highvoltage
wires.
■ KIUC trims trees to prevent fires.
■ Tree trimming reduces the possibility that
a tree may come in contact with highvoltage
power lines, resulting in sparks
that could start fires. The co­op also
maintains the vegetation around its
buildings and equipment.
■ KIUC trims trees to prevent power outages.
Trees and branches falling into power lines
contribute to a number of power outages.
Keeping limbs clear of power lines helps reduce
the number of outages.
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