Thorough – Timely – NESC-Compliant
Joint Use Services
Optimize shared infrastructure
Leave the details to us. TechServ handles permits, licenses, and management for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, and municipalities – so you can focus on what matters most.
Our joint use services Include:
Make-Ready Engineering
TechServ ensures seamless integration of communication attachments onto utility infrastructure.
Our team will:
- Assess the feasibility of permits and advise on optimal placement
- Tailor each attachment to NESC code and your needs
- Verify proper installation through post-construction inspections
- Gather geo-spatial field measurements, data, and photos
As a result, you get:
- Accurate recommendations: Fast, precise make-ready engineering designs
- Safe clearances: Proper conductor spacing for both power and communication utilities
- Guaranteed compliances: Attachments will adhere to NESC, DOT, and customer standards
Pole Loading Analysis
We know how crucial a reliable, sturdy distribution system is. Call on TechServ to ensure your poles can safely support the weight of telecommunication attachments.
Our team will:
- Ensure your poles withstand the specific loading conditions of your territory
- Prevent unexpected overloads by conducting thorough structural assessments
- Optimize construction costs without compromising safety
As a result, you get:
- Peace of mind
- Increased safety
- Reduced risk of structural failures
Joint Use Audits
Hosting telecommunication attachments on a distribution system? Stay ahead of logistical and safety threats with periodic joint use audits.
Our team will:
- Clarify quantity, ownership, and type of joint use attachments
- Identify NESC violations and double wood issues
- Locate broken equipment and hardware
As a result, Utility Owners Get:
- Up-to-date data and reports
- Assurance that every joint use attachment point is accounted for
- Awareness of any safety violations to be mitigated by the responsible party
Case Study
Large Utility Joint Use Project
FAQs
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WHAT ARE THE KEY COMPONENTS OF JOINT USE DESIGN?
Design encompasses clearance requirements, pole loading analysis, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and compliance with regulatory standards to ensure the reliability and safety of the electric distribution system.
CAN YOU ASSIST IN DRAFTING JOINT USE AND POLE LICENSE AGREEMENTS?
Yes, we specialize in negotiating, drafting, and managing joint use agreements, so all parties involved have clear terms, responsibilities, and expectations outlined for the shared use of infrastructure.
HOW DO YOU ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS?
Our team is well-versed in the state and federal regulations governing joint use. We ensure compliance through rigorous record keeping, regular internal audits, and end-to-end transparency with our clients and their licensees.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE ORDER IN WHICH PERMITS ARE WORKED?
By default, permits are worked on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, we understand that sometimes emergencies arise, and permits may require special attention. When that is the case, we work closely with our clients to ensure that timelines are met and the workload is re-prioritized appropriately.
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO MEET WITH OUR LICENSEES?
We believe open lines of communication best serve all parties. We can serve as the intermediary between electric utilities and attaching companies, facilitating communication, negotiating agreements, and ensuring that the attachment of communication equipment to utility poles complies with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
