EN 50341-2-8:2017

European foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references, definitions and symbols
3 Basis of design
4 Actions on lines
5 Electrical requirements
6 Earthing systems
7 Supports
8 Foundations
9 Conductors and earth wires
10 Insulators
11 Hardware
12 Quality assurance, checks and taking-over
Annex J (normative) - Angles in lattice steel towers
Annex K (normative) - Steel poles
Annex M (informative) - Geotechnical and structural
        design of foundations

(ncpt)FR.1 Scope of Part 1 and Part 2-8Part 1 and the present Part 2-8 apply to new overhead lines as defined in 1.1/FR.2 "Definition of a new overhead line".(ncpt)FR.2 Definition of a new overhead lineA new overhead line denotes any new overhead electrical line exceeding AC 1 kV built on new foundations and:- flanked by two substations or two terminal towers preceding said substations.or- flanked by a substation or a terminal tower at one end and in a branch situation (including branch tower) or tapping situation at the other end.(ncpt)FR.3 Application to existing overhead linesThis standard does not apply to existing overhead lines exceeding AC 1 kV in France.(ncpt)FR.4 Application to overhead lines for which technical studies are underwayAny decision to apply the requirements of the present standard to new overhead line projects for which technical studies are underway shall be stipulated in the Project Specification.(ncpt)FR.5 Application to overhead lines under constructionThe requirements of the present standard do not apply to overhead lines under construction.(ncpt)FR.1 Application to radio telecommunication equipmentPart 1 and Part 2-8 apply to radio telecommunication equipment mounted on the towers of new overhead lines, particularly with respect to wind and ice assumptions. Radio equipment shall be arranged on the support so that it can be accessed and operations performed in accordance with safety regulations.