General Order 128
Section IV
Requirements for Communication Systems
44.1 Separation of Supply and Communication Systems
A. Non-dielectric communication cables shall not occupy the same conduit with supply cables or conductors. Dielectric communications cables may occupy the same conduit with supply cables or conductors by mutual consent.
B. Non-dielectric communication cables shall not occupy the same manhole, or other underground splicing chamber with supply cables or conductors. Dielectric communication cables may occupy the same manhole, or other underground splicing chamber with supply cables or conductors by mutual consent.
EXCEPTION: Private communication systems owned and operated by a supply utility and used exclusively for the operation and/or maintenance of a supply system are exempt from the requirements of paragraphs A and B of this rule.
C. Any work performed on communication facilities in substructures that contain energized electrical facilities, will be performed by qualified personnel, under the supervision of a qualified electrical worker.
D. All communications equipment in a manhole, or other underground splicing chamber with supply cables or conductors, shall be marked if different ownership than the supply cables or conductors.
Note: Revised October 9, 1996 by Resolution SU–40 and January 13, 2006 by Decision No. 05-01-030.