XII. Antennas and Related Equipment
- RADIO ANTENNAS
Before any radio antennas can be installed, written approval for the installation must be obtained from the Technical Services office. All radio antennas must be installed in the member's attic in brick, frame, and larger townhouse units unless otherwise authorized by Management. All radio antennas on homes without attics must be installed according to GHI specifications on the wall of these homes. Six inch antenna brackets should be used to hold the antenna. Any damage to buildings arising from the installation or operation of radio equipment shall be chargeable to the member responsible. - RADIO TRANSMITTERS
Radio transmitters and their operations are under the control and supervision of the Federal Communications Commission and any complaint regarding such operations should be directed to this Commission and not to the Corporation. - TELEVISION ANTENNAS
- INSTALLATION CRITERIA
Television antennas may be installed if all of the following criteria are met:- Written notification is provided to GHI on form SD-1 ;
- The device is no more visible than structures, devices and improvements such as heat pumps, air conditioners, barbecue grills, patio furniture, and garden equipment as already allowed under these rules and regulations.
- PROHIBITED INSTALLATIONS
Television antennas may be mounted in attics and on walls. The following installations are prohibited:- Roofs (Reason: potential for leaks, voiding roof warranty, hazard for GHI employees working on roofs).
- At ground or deck level (Reason: hazard for members and GHI employees).
- Chimneys and vent pipes (Reason: potential for structural damage).
- Trees (Reason: Not secure and potential damage to tree).
- PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
It is required that the television antenna be placed in the most inconspicuous location where reception is possible, considering the following placements in order:- mount in the attic; if not possible,
- mount on building end; if not possible,
- mount on building wall above the gutter.
- INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
- All installations must be inspected by GHI for proper installation and grounding. Inadequate or improper grounding or mounting or locations will be the responsibility of the member to repair or relocate. Any leaks or damage to the building may, at GHI's option, be repaired by GHI and the cost billed to the member.
- Cable or wires shall be concealed when possible and run on building exteriors in inconspicuous locations. Wires shall not hang loosely nor penetrate roof or gutter.
- PERMITS
Member or installer must obtain the required County electrical permit. For purposes of television antenna installation only, the member may obtain a homeowner's electrical permit from Prince George's County. Call the County Permits office at 301-883-5784 for additional information.
- INSTALLATION CRITERIA
- SATELLITE DISHES
- INSTALLATION CRITERIA
Satellite dishes may be installed if all of the following criteria are met:- Written notification is provided to GHI on form SD-1;
- The device is no more visible than structures, devices and improvements such as heat pumps, air conditioners, barbecue grills, patio furniture, and garden equipment as already allowed under these rules and regulations;
- It is a satellite dish one meter or less in diameter;
- Penetrations through porch roofs shall be sealed with appropriate materials as approved by GHI. (Reason: prevent leaks)
- If the porch roof on which a satellite dish is mounted requires any repairs, the member is responsible for removing and reinstalling the dish, including the requirements of (d) above.
- ACCEPTABLE INSTALLATIONS
Satellite dishes may be mounted on the ground, on patios and decks, railings, walls, sheds, and sides of porch roofs with the following exceptions:- Horizontal or pitched rain-shedding surfaces of slate roofs/flat roofs/asphalt shingle roofs/frame porch roofs (Reason: potential for leaks and voiding roof warranty).
- In or near drainage swales (Reason: prevent flooding damage).
- Over or near underground utility lines (Reason: prevent access problems to excavate underground pipes).
- Trees (reason: not secure and potential damage to tree).
- Chimneys and vent pipes (reason: potential for structural damage).
- Attached to or through vinyl siding [see III.B.5.] (reason: damage to siding)
- PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
It is required that the satellite dish be placed in the most inconspicuous location where reception is possible, considering the following placements in order:- mount on ground; if not possible,
- mount on deck or railing; if not possible,
- mount on building, shed, or porch roof (if allowed in paragraph 2) below second floor level;
- mount on building above second floor.
- INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
- All installations must be inspected by GHI for proper installation and grounding. Inadequate or improper grounding or mounting or locations will be the responsibility of the member to repair or relocate. Any leaks or damage to the building may, at GHI's option, be repaired by GHI and the cost billed to the member.
- Cable or wires shall be concealed when possible and run on building exteriors in inconspicuous locations. Wires shall not hang loosely nor penetrate roof or gutter.
- PERMITS
Member or installer must obtain all required County and City permits, including County electrical permit. For purposes of satellite dish installation only, the member may obtain a homeowner's electrical permit from Prince George's County. Call the County Permits office at 301-883-5784 for additional information.
- INSTALLATION CRITERIA
