N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 16:25-1.2 - Scope

(a) All utility facilities approved under highway occupancy permits, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:41 or by utility agreements issued pursuant to this chapter, are subject to the requirements of this chapter. Public utilities and cable television companies subject to this chapter are owners of underground, surface, or overhead facilities, either singularly or in combinations. The utilities include, but are not limited to, electric, telephone, sewer, water, gas facilities, and cable services. Requests for permits or agreements by private utilities will be treated as special cases pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:25-5.1.

(b) Where laws or orders of public authorities, industry, government codes, or highway authorities prescribe a higher degree of protection than provided by this chapter, then the higher degree of protection shall prevail.

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 209(a), effective 2/1/2016