I want to place an Amish shed on my property to store my mower, outdoor tools and a couple of grills.* The preferred location is on top of my buried electric service line.* I know the electric line is there because the cable company replaced my underground cable line, and the power company came out and marked the path of my buried electric service line.**
I don't know how deep the electric line is, but I presume it is at least 24" underground, correct?* I won't be digging for a foundation, but will simply place the shed on the ground.* I will have someone scrape the spot level and place some gravel there, but no real digging (at least no more than 6 inches).* It will be difficult to find another spot away from the electric line for the shed.* The local planning department says the electric line doesn't bother them.* I called the electric company, and they said they don't recommend placing the shed over the electric line, but didn't say it is prohibited.* They said if the line ever needs replaced, the shed would have to be moved (which wouldn't be easy at all).
What are the odds that the electric line would ever need to be accessed or replaced?* Am I crazy for thinking about placing the shed in this location, or is it not a big deal?* Appreciate any advice.
I don't know how deep the electric line is, but I presume it is at least 24" underground, correct?* I won't be digging for a foundation, but will simply place the shed on the ground.* I will have someone scrape the spot level and place some gravel there, but no real digging (at least no more than 6 inches).* It will be difficult to find another spot away from the electric line for the shed.* The local planning department says the electric line doesn't bother them.* I called the electric company, and they said they don't recommend placing the shed over the electric line, but didn't say it is prohibited.* They said if the line ever needs replaced, the shed would have to be moved (which wouldn't be easy at all).
What are the odds that the electric line would ever need to be accessed or replaced?* Am I crazy for thinking about placing the shed in this location, or is it not a big deal?* Appreciate any advice.