Power transmission towers nationwide "inspection and reinforcement" to instruct power companies METI January 20, 19:25
Following the typhoon No. 15 last year when the power transmission tower collapsed and a large-scale power outage occurred in Chiba Prefecture, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry inspected 240,000 steel towers nationwide and reinforced if necessary. We have instructed the electric power company to take measures.
Experts have verified that two steel towers in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, were destroyed by Typhoon No. 15 last year, including some that were standing on a steep slope near the coast. It is said that the wind was amplified due to overlapping conditions.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Working Group held a meeting on the 20th, saying that similar accidents could occur depending on terrain and other conditions. Confirmed to instruct the company.
We check the location of the tower, records of maintenance and inspection work, make a plan to reinforce the tower if necessary, and request a report by around March.
In addition, the policy is to require measures such as reinforcement work before the typhoon increases in autumn.
Regarding safety measures for power transmission towers, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has also revised the strength standards, which are uniform throughout the country, according to local conditions.
As the damage from the typhoon increases, prompt measures are required.