Low wire

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003441",
  "term": "Low wire",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An overhead electrical, communication, or utility cable that hangs below the legally mandated or safe clearance height for a roadway or work area. This condition poses a collision hazard for tall vehicles like trucks, buses, and construction equipment, potentially causing power outages, equipment damage, and serious accidents. Minimum vertical clearance standards are set by transportation authorities, such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) in the United States, which specifies heights based on road type and voltage.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Niederspannungskabel",
    "es": "cable de baja tensión",
    "fr": "câble basse tension"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/low-wire/"
}