§ 8-59. Exceptions to article.

(a)

Nothing in this article shall apply to the following:

(1)

The installation of meters or other registering devices by any utility company engaged in the business of supplying electrical service and operating under a franchise from this city. Meter loop must conform with Central Power and Light Company regulations.

(2)

The installation of telephone and telegraph equipment by any utility company engaged in the business of supplying communications service and operating under a franchise from this city.

(b)

Nothing in this article shall prevent maintenance work from being done by any person through an employee regularly employed to do such work solely on or within the premises of property owned or controlled by such person, provided that such employee shall not be allowed to install any wiring conduit, apparatus or equipment.

(Code 1971, § 5-52; Code 1992, § 5-47)