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During the tree pruning process, all safe minimum working distances for energized conductors shall be observed. These clearances are defined under ANSI Z133.1-1994. Current ANSI specifications will supersede these requirements when they take effect. Any contact with energized lines shall be promptly reported to an authorized SAPRF representative. Access to backyards must be closely coordinated with the property owner, whenever feasible. Spikes may be used for PLC pruning on palms or other trees only when needed for proper safety reasons. 1.08 PALM PRUNING SPECIFICATIONS Palm pruning shall consist of the pruning of the following palms (Syagrus romanzoffianum (queen palm), Archontophoenix cunninghamiana (king palm), Phoenix Canariensis (Canary Island date palm), Phoenix Dactylifera (date palm), Washingtonia filifera (California fan palm); and Washingtonia Robusta (Mexican fan palm) per these specifications. a. The removal of all dead fronds and other dead plant parts from the trunk. All loose frond sheaths shall be removed along the entire length of the palm trunk. b. The removal of all flowers and fruit parts whether dead or alive. c. The use of climbing spurs or spike shoes in the act of pruning trees is prohibited, excepting palms that are more than sixty-five (65) feet in height. d. Canary Island date palm (Phoenix Canariensis) trunks shall be cleaned of any weed species. The immediate area below the green fronds shall be trimmed to a symmetrical (pineapple) appearance. The shape shall not exceed a minimum of forty- eight (48) inches or a maximum of sixty- (60) inches length below the green fronds. The trunk when pruning operations are complete shall be left in a clean, unscathed appearance throughout the entire length of the palm trunk. Canary Island date palms shall be pruned using a sterilized handsaw. The handsaw must be cleaned and sterilized before and after pruning each tree. e. All volunteer palm seedlings must be removed that are growing within the streets, parkways, or setback dedicated areas. 1.09 UNACCEPTABLE PRUNING The following procedures, or others that will result in tree decline, are not allowed (storm damage and other extenuating circumstances exempted): a. Severe cutting back of all growing tips usually referred to as topping, pollarding, or hat racking.