The Deck Professor

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Overhead wires above the deck

Find a deck height that leaves room to stand under the service wire
Height 9 ft9 ftOverhead wire
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A second storey deck built under the service drop.

Every number here is a working estimate. Check it with your building authority.Turn JavaScript on to work the lesson. The drawing shows how it starts.

The rule this lesson teaches

Edmonton wants at least 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) from the walking surface up to overhead electrical wires.

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