§ 95-229.11. Exemptions. - North Carolina Statutes

§95‑229.11.  Exemptions.

(a)        This Article shallnot apply to the construction, reconstruction, operation, and maintenance ofoverhead electrical or communication circuits or conductors and theirsupporting structures and associated equipment of the following systems,provided that such work on any of the following systems is performed by theemployees of the owner or operator of the systems or independent contractorsengaged on behalf of the owner or operator of the systems to perform the work,and the owner of the system has a valid joint‑use contract or agreementwith the owner of the high‑voltage lines:

(1)        Rail transportationsystems;

(2)        Electricalgenerating, transmission, or distribution systems;

(3)        Communicationssystems, including cable television; or

(4)        Any other publiclyor privately owned system, including traffic signals.

(b)        This Article alsoshall not apply to electrical or communications circuits or conductors on thepremises of coal or other mines which are subject to the provisions of theFederal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. § 801, et seq.) andregulations adopted pursuant to that Act by the Mine Safety and HealthAdministration. (1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 587, s. 1.)