Meaning of electric line

In force

(1)

An electric line is a wire or conductor or associated equipment used for transmitting, transforming, or supplying electricity at a voltage greater than extra low voltage.

(2)

However, an electric line does not include—

(a)

a wire or conductor directly used in converting electricity into another form of energy; or

(b)

a wire or conductor within the internal structure of a building.

Examples of things that are not electric lines—

• a cord for connecting an air-conditioning unit, computer, lamp, television or toaster to a supply of electricity

• a power or lighting circuit within a building

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