§ 5-3-26. Applicability of article provisions.

This article shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Equipment such as electric distribution, transformers, switchgear, meter pedestals, telephone pedestals, terminals and other similar equipment which is normally installed aboveground in accordance with accepted utility practices for underground distribution systems may be so installed.

(2)

Meters, service connections, and similar equipment normally attached to the outside wall of the premises it serves may continue to be installed.

(3)

Temporary overhead customer utility service and overhead main lines and pipes required for construction purposes.

(4)

Temporary overhead customer utility service and overhead main lines and pipes required for emergencies. (Code 1963, Sec. 39A-12)