Paragraph 2 InterpretationI1

In this Part of this Schedule—

• “alternative apparatus” means appropriate alternative apparatus to the satisfaction of the protected undertaker to enable the protected undertaker in question to fulfil its statutory functions in a manner no less efficient than previously;

• “apparatus” in respect of the protected undertaker means electric lines or electrical plant as defined in the Electricity Act 1989, belonging to or maintained by that protected undertaker;

• “commence” has the same meaning as in article 2 but for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule any works whatsoever which are near to or may affect apparatus of the protected undertaker shall be included within this definition and for the avoidance of doubt this includes works for the diversion or laying of services;

• “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, across, along or upon such land;

• “maintain” and “maintenance” shall include the ability and right to do any of the following in relation to any apparatus or alternative apparatus of the protected undertaker including construct, use, repair, alter, inspect, renew or remove the apparatus;

• “plan” or “plans” include all designs, drawings, specifications, method statements, soil reports, programmes, calculations, risk assessments and other documents that are reasonably necessary properly and sufficiently to describe the works to be executed; and

• “protected undertaker” means South Eastern Power Networks plc.