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 20.85.04. Residential Communications Underground Facilities |
Sec. 20.85.04.04. Installation of Underground Telephone Distribution System or Underground Telephone Service Line
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A. Upon receipt of a proper application, the utility shall install, own, and maintain an underground telephone distribution system or underground telephone service line with suitable materials which, in its judgment, will assure that the applicant will receive safe, adequate, and reasonable telephone service for the foreseeable future.
B. If the underground telephone distribution system is to be installed in a subdivision, the applicant shall furnish the utility, as required, at no charge, property plats, utility plans, grading plans, roadway profiles, and other items showing details of proposed construction within the applicant's subdivision in reasonable time to allow the utility to engineer, design, and construct its facilities in a safe and efficient manner to meet service requirements and to comply with applicable laws, codes, and regulations.