1Version Control 3
2Preamble 5
3Interpretation 5
4Disclaimer 6
5Amendments to the Code 6
6Scope 7
7How to Use This Document 7
8Definitions 8
9General Requirements for Shared Use of Poles 11
9.1Agreements 11
9.2Applications 11
9.3Fees 12
9.4Permits and Standards 12
9.5Poles Unsuitable for Shared Use 13
9.6Limited life and staked poles 13
9.7Clearances 13
9.8Method of Attachment of Shared Users Equipment 14
9.9Maintenance, Removal, Disconnection and Ownership of Shared User’s Equipment 15
9.10Effect on Electricity Distribution System 16
10Calculations 16
11Training and Competence, Auditing & Record Keeping 16
11.1Shared User Training 16
11.2Auditing 17
11.3Record Keeping 17
12Electricity Supply 17
13Operation of the Electrical Distribution System 17
14Information – Shared User Types 18
14.1Aerial Cabling & Equipment 18
14.2Radio Frequency Telephone Equipment (Antennae) 33
14.3Signs and Other Minor Attachments on Poles 42
14.4Flags, Banners and other Decorations (or Higher Up) Attachments on Poles 49
14.5Distribution Business Boundaries 54
14.6Distribution Business Fault and Emergency Contacts 55
14.7Appendices 56
Before Shared User's Equipment is attached to a Pole a Shared User must enter into an Agreement with the relevant Distribution Company and where required, submit and have approved an Application for Shared Use by the relevant Distribution Company (Applications requirements are incorporated within an Agreement).