# The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003, Regulation 14: Arrangements with electricity suppliers

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Before a code operator exercises any rights under the electronic communications code in an authorised area, he shall use his best endeavours to enter into an agreement with any relevant electricity supplier as to the engineering principles to be adopted and the allocation and apportionment of costs which arise—
(a) when the code operator installs and keeps installed electronic communications apparatus in proximity to plant which is already installed and which is the responsibility of the electricity supplier; or
(b) when the electricity supplier gives notice to the code operator that it proposes to install plant in proximity to any of the code operator’s apparatus which is already installed.
(2) A code operator shall not install electronic communications apparatus which is—
(a) of such a nature, or
(b) in such a position,
as adversely to affect any plant of an electricity supplier which is already installed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2553/regulation/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/electronic-communications-code-conditions-and-restrictions-regulations-2003/regulation-14
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