Loading chat...
AL SB289
Bill
AI Summary
-
Increases the prohibited operating distance from 6 feet to 10 feet for tools, machinery, equipment, and building movement near high voltage overhead electrical conductors.
-
Requires three safety measures to operate within the 10-foot zone: erection of mechanical barriers, deenergizing and grounding the conductor, or temporary/permanent relocation of the conductor.
-
Updates warning sign requirements on cranes, derricks, power shovels, and similar equipment to read "WARNING, unlawful to operate this equipment within 10 feet of overhead high voltage lines" instead of 6 feet.
-
Maintains misdemeanor penalties of up to $500 fine and 12 months imprisonment for violations, with each day of non-compliance constituting a separate offense.
-
Becomes effective January 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Electric lines, high voltage overhead lines, operation of equipment, etc, near prohibited under certain conditions, distance increased, warning signs on certain equipment required, Secs. 37-8-52, 37-8-53 am'd.
Utilities
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2018-402.
3/22/2018