R 408.43208 Preoperational procedures.

Rule 3208. (1) The employer shall ensure before the commencement of operations near power lines and when the clearances cannot be maintained as specified in Tables 1- 3, that the owner, owner representative, or utility are notified with all pertinent information about the job. (2) Any overhead wire shall be considered to be an energized line until the owner of the line, his or her authorized representative, or a utility representative assures either of the following: (a) The line is de-energized and has been visibly grounded. (b) The line is insulated for the system voltages and the task will not compromise the insulation of the conductor and/or cause an electrical hazard.