Original Version

G.O. 128 Rule 12.1

12.1    Construction, Reconstruction or Replacement

The requirements apply to all such systems and extensions constructed hereafter and shall become applicable also to such systems now existing, or any portion thereof, whenever they are reconstructed or replaced.

An element added to an existing underground system shall meet all requirements of these rules, but will not require any change in elements already existing.

Strikeout and Underline Version

G.O. 128 Rule 12.1

12.1    Construction, Reconstruction or Replacement

The requirements apply to all such systems, parts of systems and extensions constructed on or after the effective date of the applicable rule(s) hereafter and shall become applicable also to such systems now existing, or any portion thereof, whenever they are reconstructed or replaced.  Elements of systems constructed prior to the effective date of the applicable rule(s) shall be brought into compliance with these rules when that element of the system is reconstructed or replaced.

An element added to an existing underground system, or element of an existing underground system, shall meet all requirements of these rules, but will not require any change in elements already existing.

Example:    Pulling cable into an existing conduit system does not require upgrading the existing conduit system.

Final Version

G.O. 128 Rule 12.1

12.1    Construction, Reconstruction or Replacement

The requirements apply to all systems, parts of systems and extensions constructed on or after the effective date of the applicable rule(s) Elements of systems constructed prior to the effective date of the applicable rule(s) shall be brought into compliance with these rules when that element of the system is reconstructed or replaced.

An element added to an existing underground system, or element of an existing underground system, shall meet all requirements of these rules, but will not require any change in elements already existing.

Example:    Pulling cable into an existing conduit system does not require upgrading the existing conduit system.