Starting in summer 2015, SCE will be replacing poles at a much higher rate than normal within the City of Malibu and nearby unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. These are poles that need to be upgraded to meet current safety standards of the California Public Utilities Commission. Poles will be replaced by SCE crews or by our approved contractors.
What to Expect
Normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the City of Malibu and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in unincorporated Los Angeles County. Weekend work is permitted with prior approval by the local agency.
Large pieces of equipment, such as boom trucks and cranes, are needed to replace poles. In a mountainous area like Malibu this will often mean that traffic controls are necessary and, in some instances, road closures to keep our crews and the public safe. Helicopters may be needed to set new poles in locations where access is limited. Some of the poles may be in our right-of-way on your property. Our crews will need access to the right-of-way to replace or repair them.
In order for our crews to work safely, it may be necessary to de-energize power lines while poles are being replaced. SCE will notify customers 72 hours in advance if their power will be out during construction.
Contact Information
If you have questions about pole replacement work in the Malibu area, please contact SCE’s Customer Contact Center at 1-800-446-7156.