Virginia Statutes
§ 45.2-926 — Overhead high-potential power lines; surface transmission lines; electric wiring in surface buildings
Virginia § 45.2-926
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 45.2Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Subtitle IICoal Mining
Ch. 9Requirements Applicable to Surface Coal Mines
Art. 9Electricity
Part CSurface Coal Mines
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 45.2-926 (2026).
Text
A.Overhead high-potential power lines shall be (i) placed at least 15 feet above the ground and 20 feet above any driveway or haulage road, (ii) installed on insulators, and (iii) supported and guarded to prevent contact with other circuits.
B.Surface transmission lines shall be protected against short circuits and lightning.
C.Electric wiring in surface buildings shall be installed so as to prevent fire and contact hazards.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, §§ 45-82, 45-82.3; 1954, c. 191; 1966, c. 594, § 45.1-75; 1994, c. 28, § 45.1-161.279; 1996, c. 774; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 387.
Nearby Sections
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§ 45.2-100
Definitions§ 45.2-1000
Definitions§ 45.2-1001
Limitations of chapter§ 45.2-1002
Application of chapter§ 45.2-1003
Authority and duties of Director§ 45.2-1004
Training and certification of blasters§ 45.2-1005
Conflicts of interest prohibited§ 45.2-1007
Coal Surface Mining Regulatory Fund§ 45.2-1008
Coal exploration operations§ 45.2-1010
Form and contents of permit application; fee§ 45.2-1011
Operation and reclamation plans§ 45.2-1012
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