PLN Bans Installation Of Campaign Performance Equipment At Electric Poles

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JAKARTA - PLN Jakarta Raya Distribution Main Unit appealed to participants of the 2024 General Election not to install campaign props (APK) on power poles and other vital facilities because they have the potential to endanger the general public.

"We urge the APK not to be installed on electric poles because it is feared that it will increase the burden so that it can become tilted," said General Manager of PLN Jakarta Raya Distribution Main Unit, Lasiran, in an official statement, in Jakarta, Saturday.

Lasiran explained that when entering the 2024 election campaign period, many APKs in the form of flags, billboards, and public places were installed.

Therefore, he also appealed to the installation of the APK to always pay attention to the safe distance to the electricity network.

"Pay attention to the safe distance in installing flags and billboards with cables and other electrical installations for public safety and security," he said.

According to him, the safe distance between the APK and the PLN network is approximately 2.5 meters from medium voltage cables, while the distance from the low voltage cable is approximately one meter.

He emphasized that the potential danger posed by the APK attached to the electricity network was an electrical short to the dangers of explosions and fires.

Therefore, he stressed, routinely, PLN also conducts inspections of electricity networks to ensure reliability and supply continuity.

Lasiran added that in the context of the General Election, PLN is ready to support electricity reliability in important locations. Personnel and equipment are also prepared to maintain the continuity of electricity supply.

"PLN prepares a layered electricity supply at an important location for elections, between two and five layers," said Lasiran.