In addition to proceedings for types of work or improvement authorized elsewhere in this division, proceedings may be taken for the conversion of existing electric or communication facilities and the construction, reconstruction or relocation of any other electric or communications facilities which may be incidental thereto.

(Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 104.)

Terms Used In California Streets and Highways Code 5896.3

  • Construction: includes :

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  • conversion: means the removal of all, or any part, of any existing overhead electric or communication facilities and the replacement thereof with underground electric or communication facilities constructed at the same or different locations. See California Streets and Highways Code 5896.2
  • Electric or communication facilities: means any works or improvements used or useful in providing electrical, cable television, or communication service, including, but not limited to, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, crossarms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances, other than those owned or used by, or provided for, any railroad or pipeline, and located upon or above the right-of-way of the railroad or pipeline. See California Streets and Highways Code 5896.2
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