N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-2.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 14:3-2.8 - Construction work near utility facilities

(a) A utility shall endeavor, to the extent feasible and practicable, to obtain prompt notice and information concerning commencement and progress of construction work in close proximity to its facilities through its qualified employees, or through contractors, government agencies, or others who may be permitted to perform construction work within the confines of its territory.

(b) All utilities shall comply fully with the Board's rules implementing the Underground Facility Protection Act at N.J.A.C. 14:2, also known as the "One-Call rules."

(c) Nothing in this section shall affect the duties and obligations of persons working in the vicinity of high voltage lines as set forth in N.J.S.A. 34:6-47.

(d) Each utility shall ensure that only utility employees or other qualified persons perform work on its equipment and facilities, including poles, while these are in use providing service to customers.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:3-2.8

Amended by R.1997 d.39, effective 2/3/1997.
See: 28 N.J.R. 1810(a), 29 N.J.R. 449(a).
Subdivided section and inserted (b).
Amended by R.2002 d.280, effective 9/16/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 992(a), 34 N.J.R. 3216(b).
Rewrote (b).
Amended by R.2008 d.119, effective 5/19/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 4077(b), 40 N.J.R. 2481(a).
Rewrote (b); in (c), deleted "1 or working in the vicinity of gas facilities as set forth in N.J.S.A. 2A:170-69.4 et seq." from the end; and added (d).