Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 20. Public Service Commission |
Subtitle 85. CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC AND COMMUNICATION FACILITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS |
Chapter 20.85.02. Non-Residential Communications Underground Facilities |
Sec. 20.85.02.04. Installation of Underground Extension
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A. Upon receipt of a proper application, the utility shall install an underground extension with sufficient capacity and suitable materials which, in its judgment, will assure that the applicant, or customer, will receive safe, adequate, and reasonable telephone service to meet his requirements.
B. The design and construction of the underground extension shall conform to accepted good engineering practice in the telephone industry to provide an installation at reasonable cost, consistent with the objectives of §A of this regulation.
C. If the applicant demands an installation more costly than that normally furnished by the utility to meet the objectives of §B of this regulation, then the applicant shall pay the cost of his additional requirements.