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Title 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEADING: PL 1989, C. 502, PT. A, §123 (RP)

Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT HEADING: PL 1995, C. 348, §1 (NEW)

§755. Clearance reduced

If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier. If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet. Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted. If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced. [1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title35a > Title35-Ach7-Asec0 > Title35-Asec755

Title 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEADING: PL 1989, C. 502, PT. A, §123 (RP)

Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT HEADING: PL 1995, C. 348, §1 (NEW)

§755. Clearance reduced

If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier. If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet. Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted. If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced. [1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Maine > Title35a > Title35-Ach7-Asec0 > Title35-Asec755

Title 35-A: PUBLIC UTILITIES HEADING: PL 1987, C. 141, PT. A, §6 (NEW)

Part 1: PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION HEADING: PL 1989, C. 502, PT. A, §123 (RP)

Chapter 7-A: OVERHEAD HIGH-VOLTAGE LINE SAFETY ACT HEADING: PL 1995, C. 348, §1 (NEW)

§755. Clearance reduced

If the overhead high-voltage line is covered with a mechanical barrier, in accordance with section 758, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may be reduced to the designed working dimensions of the mechanical barrier. If the line is de-energized and grounded, in accordance with section 758, subsection 5, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 is reduced from 10 feet to 2 feet. Under no circumstances may the overhead high-voltage line or its covering be contacted. If the overhead high-voltage lines are temporarily raised or moved to accommodate the expected work or other activity, without also being insulated or de-energized and grounded, the required clearance under section 754, subsections 1 and 2 may not be reduced. [1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 348, §1 (NEW).