Make-Ready Work

01. Time Limits Infeasible. If good and sufficient cause makes it infeasible to meet the timelines specified in Section 010, pole owners may deviate from the timelines established in this chapter for make-ready work. (7-1-26) 02. Determination and Notification. Each pole owner must determine if make-ready work or attachment cannot be completed. If deviations from the timeframes in Section 010 are necessary, the pole owner shall notify the new attaching entity and affected existing attaching entities with: (7-1-26) a. Identification of the affected poles; (7-1-26) b. An explanation of the reason for the deviation; and (7-1-26) c. An estimated new completion date. (7-1-26) 03. Resume Routine Operations. The pole owner shall deviate from the time limits specified in this rule for a period no longer than is reasonably necessary under the circumstances to complete make-ready on the affected poles and shall resume make-ready when it returns to routine operations. (7-1-26) 04. Selection of a Mutually Acceptable Third Party. If a pole owner cannot meet the timeframes for attachment established by this rule, the pole owner must notify the attaching entity as soon as reasonably practicable and conduct a meeting with the attaching entity within fifteen (15) calendar days or at a time mutually agreeable to the parties. At the meeting, the parties will select a mutually acceptable third party for make-ready work. Any third party must meet the pole owner’s safety and qualification requirements. (7-1-26) 031. – 049. (RESERVED)