Or. Admin. Code § 860-024-0015

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 860-024-0015 - Ground Return

Every Operator with either alternating or direct current power lines or equipment within Oregon may use a connection to ground only for protection purposes. A ground connection shall not be used for the purpose of providing a return conductor for power purposes.

Or. Admin. Code § 860-024-0015

PUC 164, f. 4-18-74, ef. 5-11-74 (Order No. 74-307); PUC 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-98; PUC 23-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-01; PUC 6-2022, amend filed 09/22/2022, effective 9/22/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 756, ORS 757 & ORS 759

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 757.035, ORS 757.649 & ORS 759.045