Coming into contact with power lines, ground cables, or other electrical installations poses a risk to life. This applies to both high and low voltage systems! Damage to power cables and lines can have serious consequences. People, animals, and equipment can be harmed, and businesses and individuals may suffer financial losses and practical difficulties. The power company incurs interruption costs, as well as expenses for troubleshooting and repairs.
Working near overhead power lines
If work is to be carried out with machinery closer to high-voltage power lines than 30 meters, the network operator must be notified. This applies to work with excavators, cranes, concrete pumps, drilling rigs, forestry machinery, and any other equipment with a long reach. This also applies to tree felling near high-voltage power lines.
Contact the power company on the emergency telephone xx xx xx xx or submit the form for work near network facilities at least three days before the work is to take place.
When the power company is notified of work, we will assess the situation in collaboration with the performing contractor. The power company will identify hazards, establish safety measures, and provide information on the procedures to be followed. The power company does not charge for these services.
If the power company has not been notified of the work, the performing party will be liable for damages to the electrical installations and costs related to the lack of power supply (interruption costs). If there is reason to believe that damage has occurred due to negligent conduct during the work, this may also be grounds for claiming expenses.
Working near cable installations (excavation)
Before starting any excavation work, the power company must be notified to locate live cables. In such cases, it is important to give advance notice before commencing excavation work (normally 10 days). We recommend using Geomatikk's excavation notification service Ledningsportalen.no to notify all utility companies. Alternatively, you can contact the power company directly using the excavation notification form. If the excavation work is urgent, you must contact the power company's emergency hotline at phone xx xx xx xx.
As soon as the power company is notified, we will investigate whether there are cables near the area to be excavated. If there are cables nearby, the power company will identify hazards, determine the safety measures to be implemented, and provide information on the procedures to be followed in case of an accident. The power company covers the costs of locating their cables underground.
If the power company has not been notified of the work, the performing party will be liable for damages to the electrical installations and costs related to the lack of power supply (interruption costs). If there is reason to believe that damage has occurred due to negligent conduct during the work, this may also be grounds for claiming expenses.