Original General Order 95

Section II

Definitions of Terms as Used in The Rules of This Order

20.8    Conductor means a wire, or combination of wires not insulated from one another, suitable for carrying electric current.

A.    Lateral Conductor means an overhead conductor which extends from the last point of support on one overhead structure to the first point of support on another overhead line structure.

B.    Line Conductor means an overhead conductor which extends from the last point of support on one overhead line structure to the first point of support on another overhead line structure.

C.    Open Wire Conductor mean communication conductors separately supported.

D.    Unprotected Conductor mean supply conductors not covered by a “suitable protective covering” (see Rule 22.2), grounded metal conduit, grounded metal sheath or shield, or impregnated fiber.  The provisions for the use of these various types of coverings are specified in certain of these rules.