Welcome to Kootenai Electric Cooperative’s (KEC’s) joint use application. Once KEC processes the application, our staff will review the request and reach out to the primary contact if the project is approved (with or without special conditions/additional costs) or not approved. As part of the application, the following information must be provided:
- Sag and tension charts for proposal cable(s) which include:
- type, diameter, weight/ft, rated tensile strength, installation tension
- KEC maploc number for all pole contacts including the following information:
- proposed heights on each pole
- number and type of pole contacts (messenger cable, overlashing, service drop, feeder cable, anchor attachment)
- Multi-grounded neutrals (MGNs) requested
- Detailed map of project
If file sizes are too large to attach, reply to the application confirmation email and attach remaining documents or email documents to Attachments@kec.com. Applications are unable to be processed until required documents have been provided.
Please note: Licensee shall erect, install and maintain its Attachments in safe condition and good repair in accordance with all applicable technical requirements and specifications, including, but not limited to:
- Requirements and specifications of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the National Electrical Code (NEC), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and to the extent such requirements may conflict, then the most stringent of theNESC, NEC, or OSHA requirements and specifications;
- Any amendments or revisions of, or successor(s) to, the requirements and specifications of the NESC, NEC, and OSHA;
- The Licensor Practices set forth in Exhibit 1.2 of the Pole Attachment License Agreement; and
- Any current or future rules or orders of any federal, state, or local authority having jurisdiction