Horizontal Clearances Clause Samples
The Horizontal Clearances clause defines the minimum required distance between a structure, equipment, or installation and adjacent objects or property lines on a horizontal plane. In practice, this clause specifies how far items such as buildings, utility lines, or machinery must be set back from roads, neighboring properties, or other infrastructure to ensure safety and accessibility. Its core function is to prevent encroachment, reduce the risk of accidents or interference, and ensure compliance with regulatory or safety standards.
Horizontal Clearances i. When available, a minimum 5-foot horizontal clearance is requested between water facilities including appurtenances and other utilities; 3-foot clearances are required.
ii. Water mains installed parallel with sanitary sewer mains require a minimum 10-foot clearance unless waived by the State of Maryland.
iii. Service installations and all water appurtenances are required to have a minimum 5-foot clearance from sanitary sewers and their appurtenances.
Horizontal Clearances. A. All horizontal clearances shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 3-2.2.1 [Design Standards] of this Schedule.
Horizontal Clearances. A. Transportation Structures carrying On-track Vehicles shall have adequate deck widths to accommodate the Dynamic Envelopes of the vehicles on two side by side Tracks, emergency egress requirements in accordance with NFPA 130 and all required inspection and Maintenance activities.
B. The minimum distance from the face of a substructure element, e.g. abutment, pier, retaining wall, etc., to the adjacent Roadway shall be equal to, or greater than:
1. The clear zone specified in the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads; and
2. The offset distance required to meet the upper limit sight distance requirements as specified in the TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads.
C. The use of barriers to reduce clear zone dimensions is not permitted unless otherwise specified in Section 4-3 [Structure Specific Requirements] of this Schedule.
D. The minimum horizontal clearance between the centreline of a Heavy Rail track and any substructure component of a Transportation Structure shall meet the minimum requirements specified in the applicable Railway Agreement.
Horizontal Clearances. Piers adjacent to 98 Avenue shall be placed to conform to the horizontal clearance requirements of Section 4-1.9.2 [Horizontal Clearances] of this Schedule.
Horizontal Clearances. A. Transportation Structures carrying Trackway vehicles shall have adequate deck widths to accommodate the Dynamic Envelopes of the vehicles on two side by side Tracks, emergency egress requirements in accordance with NFPA 130 and all functional requirements of the Operability and Maintainability Parameters.