Tree Trimming
Riviera Utilities trims and removes trees and limbs along electrical easements so those trees do not come in contact with high voltage electrical wires. This is done for the purpose of public safety and also for reliability of electric service. Riviera Utilities must meet applicable standards for electrical safety. It also seeks to limit power interruptions to its customers in order to serve them, including those on life support systems and those who may suffer economic loss if electric power is interrupted.
Trees located off the power line right-of-way, which are determined by Riviera Utilities to be a source of interference with lines may be removed by riviera Utilities with customer approval. Riviera Utilities will cut the tree down, remove and clean up brush and small limbs, and, if requested, leave wood suitable for burning in the customer's use.
Tree limbs around customer service lines are the responsibility of the customer. On request, during normal working hours, Riviera Utilities will take the service line down and reinstall at no charge to allow the customer to either trim or fall the tree.
Tree trimmers will be given latitude to make site by site decisions regarding trimming of trees to maintain aesthetics, and environmental responsibility while achieving appropriate system clearances.
Specific questions on tree trimming practices may be directed to the Electrical Department at 251-943-5001 in Foley or 251-626-5000 in Daphne.
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