UK Statutory Instrument SI 2003/2553 United Kingdom

The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Operator11

Plus 1 duty on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.003 General conditions Regulated
  • Comply with general conditions for installing electronic communications apparatusOperator
s.004 Lines Regulated
  • Keep overhead line heights above roads and highwaysOperator
s.006 Conservation areas Regulated
  • Install telecoms apparatus underground in conservation areas unless exceptions applyOperator
s.008 Aerodromes Regulated
  • Notify authorities of mast changes near aerodromesOperator
s.009 Use of conduits Regulated
  • Install underground apparatus in conduits unless impracticableOperator
s.010 Maintenance and the safety of apparatus Regulated
  • Inspect and maintain overhead electronic communications apparatusOperator
s.011 Records of apparatus Regulated
  • Keep accurate records of apparatus in Scottish and Welsh roads and share them on requestOperator
s.012 Duty to retain and allow inspection of existing records Regulated
  • Retain and show historic records of communications apparatus locationOperator
s.013 Duty to make staff available Regulated
  • Make trained staff available to locate underground cables on requestOperator
s.014 Arrangements with electricity suppliers Regulated
  • Agree engineering principles and cost sharing with electricity suppliers before installationOperator
s.017 Production of guidelines Regulated
  • Cooperate in producing installation guidelines and comply with themOperator
s.020 Review Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must review and report on 2016/2017 amendments every 5 yearsCrown / Minister / Government department
11 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation and commencement
s.002 Interpretation
s.005 Installation of electronic communications apparatus
s.006 (1) Electronic communications apparatus installed by a code operator in...
s.007 Listed buildings and ancient monuments
s.007 (1) A code operator may install fixed-line broadband lines, fixed-line...
s.008 Protected areas
s.008 (1) When a code operator intends to install fixed-line broadband...
s.015 Provision of a temporary electronic communications network
s.016 Funds for meeting liabilities
s.018 Transitional provision

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