sec.249Protection of earth conductors

sec.249 Protection of earth conductors

To prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any person suffering an electric shock, earthing conductors installed on the outside of a pole or structure supporting an overhead electric line forming part of the works of an electricity entity must be, from ground level to a height of at least 2.4m— insulated or suitably covered by a non-conductive material; and protected from mechanical damage.

• (a) insulated or suitably covered by a non-conductive material; and
• (b) protected from mechanical damage.