Overhead Branch Circuit Between Light Poles

[session88]

Old existing 208 VAC Single Phase Light Pole Circuit underground circuit with #6AWG USE.

One of the two legs of the 208 VAC Circuit is bad between light poles. Can we install a temporary overhead circuit between these two poles ?

The poles are tall enough to give adequate clearance between driveway / parking lot and the temp. overhead circuit wires with the messenger (support) cable.

We cannot dig this bad direct burial wire up until May or June of 2023.

If this temp. install can be done per code, will we need to install Back-Guy supports connected to each light pole where the Messenger Cable attaches to the poles?
Are there specific Back Guy Support codes associated with this type of install ?

 

[tom baker]

Code is silent on your issue. The pole mfg could advise on how much side strain the pole can take. A back guy may be required.
POCOs often do overhead feed, but they typically have 6” dia poles with substantial foundation

 

[LarryFine]

As you decrease sag, the side pull increases faster, so don't go for real tight.

 

[texie]

In my view here is no way a typical architectural style light pole would be any where near strong enough to safely do this unless they were real close together, even if guyed. I would bet that most engineers would veto this.

 

[session88]

Ok, thanks for the info. Very much appreciated. I do not like the idea of trying to do a temp. overhead on this but I need to give the owner all options until we can replace the faulted underground USE this summer. Thanks.