Paragraph 1

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means alternative apparatus adequate to enable the undertaker in question to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner not less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” means—

  1. (a)

     in the case of an electricity undertaker, electric lines or electrical plant (as defined in the Electricity Act 1989^f1) belonging to or maintained by that undertaker; and

  2. (b)

     in the case of a gas undertaker, any mains, pipes or other apparatus belonging to or maintained by a public gas transporter for the purposes of the conveyance of gas;

  and includes any structure in which apparatus is or is to be lodged or which gives or will give access to apparatus; but the provisions of paragraphs 3 to 11 do not apply to apparatus in respect of which the relations between the Council and the undertakers are regulated by the provisions of Part III of the 1991 Act;

• “construction” includes execution, placing, alteration and reconstruction; and “construct” and “constructed” have corresponding meanings;

• “functions” includes powers and duties;

• “in” in a context referring to apparatus or alternative apparatus in land includes a reference to apparatus or alternative apparatus under, over or upon land;

• “plans” includes sections and method statements; and

• “undertaker” means any of the following, namely, a public electricity supplier within the meaning of Part I of the Electricity Act 1989 and a public gas transporter within the meaning of Part I of the Gas Act 1986^f2; and, in relation to any apparatus, means the undertaker to whom it belongs or by whom it is maintained.

The provisions of Schedule 5 to this Order shall not apply in relation to apparatus to which this Part of this Schedule applies.