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4.2 Definitions

In this section, the terms used have the meanings respectively assigned to them by the Act or the Regulation:

EMF – Electro Magnetic Field.

IEC Standard – a standard rule, code or specification of the International Electrotechnical Commission.

roadway – that part of a road intended for use by vehicles but not including a driveway crossing a footpath.

electricity footpath allocation – the corridor in the footpath allocated by the local authority for installation of electric cables and plant.

trenchless construction – the technique of installing cables and ducting by means of directional drilling and systems with minimum excavation.

underground cable – one or more insulated conductors encased in a protective sheath or enclosure and forming part of an underground electric circuit.

underground control cable – an auxiliary cable with one or more insulated conductors encased in a protective sheath or enclosure and forming part of a measuring, control, protection or communication circuit.

Last updated June 30, 2005