PART 1402—CB BASE STATION ANTENNAS, TV ANTENNAS, AND SUPPORTING STRUCTURES Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2051, 2076. Source: 43 FR 28392, June 29, 1978, unless otherwise noted. § 1402.1 Scope. Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 46267, July 23, 2026. (a) This part 1402 requires manufacturers (including importers) of Citizens Band (CB) base station antennas, outdoor television (TV) antennas, and their supporting structures to provide notification of ways to avoid the hazard of electrocution which exists when these products are allowed to come near powerlines while the antennas are being put up or taken down. The notification must be provided to (1) prospective purchasers of such products at the time of original purchase and (2) the first purchaser of such products for purposes other than resale. The notification consists of instructions to accompany the products, warning labels on the products, and warning statements on the packaging or parts container. Samples of the instructions, labels, and warning statements must also be provided to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (b) This part 1402 applies to any of the following that are “consumer products” as defined in section 3 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052) and that are manufactured or imported, or packaged or sold by the manufacturer or importer, after September 26, 1978. (1) Antennas designed or intended to be used as outdoor CB base station antennas (referred to in this rule as “CB base station antennas”). (2) Antennas designed or intended to be used as outdoor TV receiving antennas (referred to in this rule as “TV antennas”). (3) Antenna supporting structures, which are elements over 5 feet in length that are intended to support these types of antennas at a higher elevation. These structures include towers, tripods, and masts. Devices which merely secure the antenna in place are not included. [43 FR 28392, June 29, 1978, as amended at 43 FR 47722, Oct. 17, 1978] § 1402.2 Background. As a result of numerous electrocutions which have occurred when consumers contacted powerlines with CB base station and outside TV antennas while putting these antennas up or taking them down, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has determined that it is necessary to require that warnings and instructions be furnished with these antennas and their supporting structures so that consumers can be made aware of the hazards involved and of safe ways to put up and take down these antennas. The Commission anticipates that this regulation will help protect the public against the unreasonable risk of injury associated with CB base station antennas, outside TV antennas, and supporting structures due to contact with overhead powerlines. § 1402.3 Definitions. (a) The definitions in section 3 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052) apply to this part 1402. (b) Antenna supporting structures, CB base station antennas, TV antennas § 1402.4 Requirements to provide performance and technical data by labeling and instructions. Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 46267, July 23, 2026. (a) Notice to purchasers. (1) Antennas. (i) Label. (B) If pipe or tubular nontelescoping masts are a suitable supporting structure for the antenna, a separate label as shown in fig. 1 shall accompany the antenna. The label shall be suitable for mounting by the consumer on such a mast. (C) The label in figure 1 shall be made and attached in such a manner that it will be legible for an average expected life of at least 3 years. (D) The word “product” may be substituted for “antenna” in the label of fig. 1. (E)( 1 http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. ( 2 http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. (ii) Instructions. (A) The following warning statement, placed on the first page of the document(s) containing the instructions and at the beginning of the body of the instructions: “WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWERLINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS”. This statement shall be legible and conspicuous and shall be in type that is at least as large as the largest type used on the remainder of the page, with the exception of the logo and any identification of the manufacturer, brand, model, or similar designations, and that is preferably no smaller than 10 point type. (B) The information set forth below, which shall be in a part of the instructions that is conspicuously identified as containing information concerning the risk of electrocution caused by contact with powerlines. No particular wording is required for this information, but it shall be in legible English and readily understandable to a user with a sixth grade reading ability (other languages may be included as appropriate). ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 ( i ( ii ( iii ( iv (2) Antenna supporting structures. (i) Label. (B) The word “product” may be substituted for “antenna” in the label, as may “tower”, “tripod”, or other term, if it accurately describes the supporting structure. (ii) Instructions. (A) The following warning statement, placed on the first page of the document(s) containing the instructions and at the beginning of the body of the instructions: “WARNING: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWERLINES IS DANGEROUS. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.” This statement shall be legible and conspicuous and shall be in type that is at least as large as the largest type used on the remainder of the page, with the exception of the logo and any identification of the manufacturer, brand, model, and similar designations, and that is preferably no smaller than 10 point type. (B) The information set forth below, which shall be in a part of the instructions that is conspicuously identified as containing information concerning the risk of electrocution caused by contact with powerlines. No particular wording is required for this information, but it shall be in legible English and understandable to a user with a sixth grade reading ability (other languages may be included as appropriate). ( 1 ( 2 ( 3 (3) Packaging. (b) Data provided to the Commission. (2) Manufacturers need not submit a separate sample for each model of antenna or supporting structure where different models use the same label and warning statement and where the portion of the instructions required by this part is the same for the different models (even though the remainder of the instructions may be different for each model). Changes in instructions which do not affect the portions of the instructions required by this part do not require the submission of additional samples. (3) The reporting requirement contained in this section has been approved by the U.S. General Accounting Office under No. B-180232 (R0555). [43 FR 28392, June 29, 1978, as amended at 43 FR 47722, Oct. 17, 1978; 46 FR 63250, Dec. 31, 1981; 62 FR 46667, Sept. 4, 1997] Appendix I to Part 1402—Recommended Outline for Instruction Booklet on “How To Safely Install Your CB Base Station Antenna” I. Required Warning Label Statement. II. Statement of Hazard. III. General Safety Instructions: A. Seek professional assistance. B. Select your site with safety in mind. C. Call your electric power company. D. Plan your procedure. E. What to do if the assembly starts to drop. F. What to do if the assembly contacts powerlines. G. What to do in case of electric shock. IV. Site Selection (How to select and measure the installation site): A. Distance from powerlines. B. FCC height limitations. C. Alternate locations: 1. Roof. 2. Chimney. 3. Side of house. 4. Free standing. V. Types and Sizes of Support Structures and Mountings: A. Tripod: 1. Where it can be used. 2. Limitations. 3. Suitable mounting methods. B. Tubular Mast: 1. Non-telescopic: a. Where it can be used. b. Limitations. c. Suitable mounting methods. 2. Telescopic: * * Detailed instructions for installing these supports would come with the product. a. Where it can be used. b. Limitations. c. Suitable mounting methods. C. Tower:* 1. Where it can be used. 2. Limitations. 3. Suitable mounting methods. VI. Installation Instructions: A. General Instructions: 1. Materials. 2. Assembly. 3. How to walk-up a tubular mast: a. Height limitations. b. Tying off. c. Raising the mast with an X-frame. d. Raising the mast without an X-frame. 4. Guy Wires. B. How to Install a Tripod: 1. Preparation. 2. Erecting the assembly. 3. Securing the assembly. C. How to Install a Non-telescopic Tubular Mast: 1. Roof Mount: a. Preparation. b. Erecting the assembly. c. Securing the assembly. 2. Chimney Mount: a. Preparation. b. Erecting the assembly. c. Securing the assembly. 3. Side of House Mount: a. Preparation. b. Erecting the assembly. c. Securing the assembly. 4. Free Standing Mount: a. Preparation. b. Erecting the assembly. c. Securing the assembly. VII. Grounding Your Antenna: D. How to Install a Telescopic Mast:* 1. Preparation. 2. Erecting the assembly. 3. Securing the assembly. E. How to Install a Tower:* 1. Preparation. 2. Erecting the assembly. 3. Securing the assembly. VIII. Instructions for Attaching Label to Antenna and Supporting Structure.