PSC 114.002(2)(d) (d) This chapter does not apply to installations in mines, ships, railway rolling equipment, aircraft, or automotive equipment, or utilization wiring except as covered in Parts 1 and 3, NESC-2017.

PSC 114.002 History History: CR 07-021: cr. Register January 2008 No. 625, eff. 2-1-08; correction in (2) (a) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673; CR 13-039: r. and recr. Register June 2014 No. 702, eff. 7-1-14; CR 18-007: am. (2) (d) Register February 2020 No. 770, eff. 3-1-20.

PSC 114.003 PSC 114.003 Authority and statutory references.

PSC 114.003(1) (1) Statutory authority. Volume 1, Wisconsin State Electrical Code, constitutes a general order of the commission authorized by ss. 196.74 and 227.11, Stats.

PSC 114.003(2) (2) Compliance with electric code.

PSC 114.003(2)(a) (a) A utility must obtain proof of compliance with Volumes 1 and 2 of the Wisconsin State Electrical Code before energizing service. Proof of such compliance shall consist of a certificate furnished by a municipal or other recognized inspection department or officer, or if there is no such inspection department or officer it shall consist of a written statement furnished by the contractor or other person doing the wiring, indicating that there has been such compliance.

PSC 114.003(2)(b) (b) A utility shall comply with Volume 1, Wisconsin State Electrical Code when providing electric service.

PSC 114.003 Note Note 2: The authority for the enforcement of Volume 1, Wisconsin State Electrical Code, is vested in the commission with respect to the installation and operation of circuits or equipment by public utilities and railroads in the exercise of their functions as utilities and railroads.

PSC 114.003(3) (3) Other requirements.

PSC 114.003(3)(a) (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive a municipality of jurisdiction over utilities, places of employment or public buildings, except that no local requirements shall be less stringent than the requirements in this chapter.

PSC 114.003 Note Note 2: See s. 196.58, Stats.

PSC 114.003(3)(b) (b) A utility may seek commission approval of requirements covering an area related to the subject matter of this chapter that is not specifically addressed by this chapter or the NESC, but such requirements must be acceptable and not less stringent than the requirements of this chapter.

PSC 114.003 Note Note 2: See s. 196.19, Stats. Also, there are state statutes that refer directly to certain electrical construction. Some of these are: ss. 66.0831, 86.16, 134.41, 182.017, 182.0175, 182.018, 196.171, 196.58, 196.67, 196.72, and 941.40, Stats.

PSC 114.003(4) (4) Complaints. If a complaint is filed with the commission by any interested party to the effect that public safety requires changes in construction or methods of operation, the commission shall investigate and make recommendations.

PSC 114.003 Note Note 2: See s. 196.74, Stats., for procedure if changes in utility facilities are necessary.

PSC 114.003(5) (5) Enforcement. The requirements in the code are enforceable in the same manner as other orders of the commission.

PSC 114.003 Note Note 2: See ss. 102.57, 102.58, 195.07, 196.41, 196.64, 196.66, 196.74, and ch. 227, Stats.

PSC 114.003 History History: CR 07-021: cr. Register January 2008 No. 625, eff. 2-1-08; CR 13-039: r. and recr. Register June 2014 No. 702, eff. 7-1-14.

subch. II of ch. PSC 114 Subchapter II — General Requirements

PSC 114.004 PSC 114.004 General requirements.

PSC 114.004(1) (1) Character of construction, maintenance and operation. All electrical power and communication equipment and lines shall be of such construction, and so installed, operated, and maintained as to minimize the loss of life and fire hazard.

PSC 114.004(2) (2) Construction, inspection and repairs.

PSC 114.004(2)(a) (a) All construction and equipment shall be cleaned when necessary and inspected at such intervals as experience has shown to be necessary. Any equipment or construction known to be defective so as to endanger life or property shall be promptly repaired, permanently disconnected, or isolated until repairs can be made. Construction, repairs, additions and changes to electrical equipment and conductors shall be made by qualified persons only.

PSC 114.004(2)(b) (b) Facilities installed or used in the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electricity shall be designed for such installation or use.

PSC 114.004 History History: CR 07-021: cr. Register January 2008 No. 625, eff. 2-1-08; CR 13-039: r. and recr. Register June 2014 No. 702, eff. 7-1-14.

PSC 114.005 PSC 114.005 Application of rules.

PSC 114.005(1) (1) New installations and extensions.

PSC 114.005(1)(a) (a) This chapter shall apply in full to all new installations, reconstructions, alterations and extensions, except as modified or waived by the commission under par. (b).

PSC 114.005(1)(b) (b) Waiving rules. The commission may modify or waive these rules in particular cases when rules are shown for any reason to be impractical or if equivalent safety is secured in other ways.