Nevada § 271.850 - Requirements for placement of service facilities underground; calculation of costs for conversion
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 271.850 — Requirements for placement of service facilities underground; calculation of costs for conversion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 271.850. Requirements for placement of service facilities underground; calculation of costs for conversion
1. The service facilities within the boundaries of each lot within a district to finance
an underground conversion project established pursuant to NRS 271.800 must be placed underground at the same time as or after the underground system in
private easements and public places is placed underground. The service provider involved, directly or through a contractor, shall, in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the service provider, but subject to the regulations
of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and any other applicable laws, ordinances,
rules or regulations of the municipality or any other public agency under the police
power, convert to underground its facilities on any such lot: (a) For service facilities that provide electric service, up to the service entrance. (b) For service facilities that provide communication service or service from a video
service network, as that term is defined in NRS 711.145 , up to the connection point within the house or structure. 2. All costs or expenses of conversion must be included in the cost on which the cost
of the underground conversion for that property is calculated. 3. As used in this section, “ lot ” includes any portion, piece or parcel of land.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 271.850
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 271.850 cover?
Section 271.850 ("Requirements for placement of service facilities underground; calculation of costs for conversion") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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