55-2401. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Authorized person" means: (a) An employee of a public utility, or a contractor or subcontractor or employee of a contractor or subcontractor of a public utility, which produces, transmits or delivers electricity, while the employee is working within the scope of his employment with or for the […]
55-2402. ACTIVITY NEAR OVERHEAD LINE — SAFETY RESTRICTIONS. Unless danger against contact with high voltage overhead lines has been effectively guarded against as provided in section 55-2403, Idaho Code, a contractor, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, shall not: (1) Perform or require any other person to perform […]
55-2403. ACTIVITY IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO LINES — CLEARANCE ARRANGEMENTS WITH PUBLIC UTILITY — PAYMENT. (1) If any contractor desires to temporarily carry on any function, activity, work or operation in closer proximity to any high voltage overhead line than permitted in this chapter, or in such proximity that the function, activity, work or operation […]
55-2404. VIOLATIONS. (1) Any contractor or agent thereof violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) to be imposed by the court in favor of the state and deposited in the state general account. (2) If a violation of the provisions of […]
55-2405. EXEMPTIONS. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Construction, reconstruction, operation or maintenance by an authorized person of overhead electrical or communication circuits or conductors and their supporting structures, or to electrical generating, transmission or distribution systems, or to communication systems; (2) Agreements between public agencies to perform any work or […]
