(a) This subchapter provides for the minimum precautions to be taken during any excavation, demolition, transportation of equipment, construction, repair, or operation in the proximity of energized overhead electrical lines. (b) (1) The purposes of this subchapter are to provide for the protection of persons engaged in work of any nature in the vicinity of […]
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Authorized person” means: (A) Employees of an electrical utility company with respect to the electrical system of such a company, and the employees of a transportation system with respect to the electrical circuits of the system; (B) Employees of communication utilities, state, county, or […]
The provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code, as adopted by the State of Arkansas, shall apply in the interpretation of this subchapter.
This subchapter does not apply to the construction, reconstruction, operation, and maintenance of energized overhead electrical lines and their supporting structures and associated equipment by an authorized electrical person nor to any authorized person engaged in the construction, reconstruction, operation, and maintenance of overhead electrical or communications circuits or conductors and their supporting and associated […]
(a) Every person, firm, corporation, or association who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000); and in addition thereof, if the violation results in physical or electrical contact with any energized overhead electrical line or conductor, and […]
Where specific devices or methods are mentioned in this subchapter, other devices or methods which will secure equally good results may be used, subject to the approval of the enforcing authority.
(a) (1) When any person, firm, or corporation desires to temporarily carry on any function, activity, work, or operation in closer proximity to any energized overhead electrical line or conductor than permitted by this subchapter, the person or persons responsible for the work to be done shall promptly notify the Director of the Division of […]
(a) No person, firm, corporation, or association shall, individually or through an agent or employee, and no person as an agent or employee of any person, firm, corporation, or association, shall perform, require, or permit any agent or employee to perform any function or activity upon any land, building, structure, highway, or other premises when […]
(a) The owner, agent, or employer responsible for the operation of equipment shall post and maintain in plain view of the operator on each crane, derrick, power shovel, drilling rig, hay loader, hay stacker, pile driver, or similar apparatus, any part of which is capable of vertical, lateral, or swinging motion, an approved weather-resistant warning […]
