§ 1724.41 - Compliance with National Electrical Safety Code.

(a) All borrowers’ new lines and substations shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). The applicable edition of the NESC to be followed shall be the latest edition which is effective in accordance with the provisions of that edition. Where local regulations or other RUS requirements are more stringent, those requirements shall govern.

(b) The Administrator of RUS will consider specific requests to approve construction which is not in accordance with the NESC if the borrower provides evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that an exception is necessary or desirable and in the interests of the Government and the borrower.

(c) Overhead distribution circuits shall be constructed with not less than the Grade C strength requirements as described in section 26, Strength Requirements, of the NESC when subjected to the loads specified in NESC section 25, Loadings for Grades B, C, and D. Overhead transmission circuits shall be constructed with not less than the Grade B strength requirements as described in NESC section 26.