If a property owner alters the terrain or in any other way causes a need for Farmers Electric Cooperative facilities to be raised, lowered, protected, or relocated, the property owner will be required to reimburse Farmers Electric Cooperative for the related expense.
If a new easement is required, the property owner will be required to grant the new easement at no cost to Farmers Electric Cooperative.
Fences with access gates and landscaping may be installed on utility easements, except where such installations would prevent access to utility lines for operation and maintenance of utility equipment.
Farmers Electric Cooperative prohibits the planting of trees or large bushes in easements because, upon maturity, they may require regular trimming to avoid contact with overhead electric lines or the root systems may damage underground electric cables. Other permanent structures or buildings are not allowed within utility easements.
A minimum clearance is required around all underground vaults and above-ground electrical equipment. A distance of 15 feet must be kept clear at all times in front of all equipment service doors, and at least 3 feet from the equipment pad or vault must be kept clear at all times.
Gates must be provided for ready access to all Farmers Electric Cooperative facilities (e.g., meters, poles, etc.). Locks on the gate are prohibited unless Farmers places a lock as well.
Trees should be planted far enough away from all vaults and above-ground equipment so that, at maturity, overhanging branches will not obstruct a crane setting or removing equipment. Responsibility for upkeep and maintenance of landscaping in a utility easement is borne by the property owner.
Farmers Electric Cooperative may require individual customers to grant easements for installation of new electric lines within or across the property being served. The customer shall be responsible for provision of all easements and rights-of-way permits necessary for installation of electric facilities at no cost to Farmers Electric Cooperative.