§ 49-20-03 — Applications - Specifications - Drawings - Prerequisites to construction

Prior to commencing the construction or reconstruction of any electrical supply line intended
to carry:
1. A constant potential alternating current of over five thousand volts;
2. A constant current circuit exceeding seven and one-half amperes; or
3. A grounded trolley direct current of over seven hundred fifty volts,
or prior to converting a line of another character to one of these, written application shall be
made to the commission by the person desiring to construct or reconstruct, or convert said line.
The application shall be accompanied by such drawings and specifications as shall show the
route of the proposed line in detail and the method of construction and operation, and said
application, drawings, or specifications also shall show the route and location relative to the
proposed line of any other existing electrical supply or signal line over, across, or parallel with
which the proposed line is to be constructed, together with the names of the owners thereof and
such other preliminary information as the commission may require.