North Carolina § 95-229 - 8. Warning signs.
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§ 95-229. 8. Warning signs.
No person shall, individually or through an agent or employee or as an agent or employee, operate any covered equipment in the proximity of a high-voltage line unless warning signs are posted and maintained as follows: A sign shall be located within the equipment and readily visible and legible to the operator of such equipment when at the controls of such equipment; and Signs shall be located on the outside of equipment so as to be readily visible and legible at 12 feet to other persons engaged in the work operations. If the Commissioner of Labor determines that a successor, substitute, or additional sign standard may or shall be used in place of the requirements listed in G.S. 95-229.6, a period of not less than 18 months from such determination shall be allowed for any required replacement of signs. This subsection shall not apply to handheld tools, handheld equipment, and other items which by their size or configuration cannot accommodate the warning signs specified in G.S. 95-229.6(5). History (1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 587, s. 1; 1998-193, s. 4.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 95-229
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 95-229 cover?
Section 95-229 ("8. Warning signs.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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