1. (a) Inspection.

   1. (1) Each electric utility shall adopt a program of maintenance and inspection of its electric plant in order to determine the necessity for replacement and repair.

   2. (2) The frequency of the various inspections shall be based on:

      1. (A) The utility's experience; and
      2. (B) Accepted good practice.
   3. (3) Each electric utility shall be able to provide evidence of compliance with its maintenance and inspection program.

2. (b) Remedying defects.

   1. (1) Electric utility lines and equipment with defects that would endanger life or property shall be immediately:

      1. (A) Repaired;
      2. (B) Replaced;
      3. (C) Disconnected; or
      4. (D) Isolated.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Deficiencies found during an inspection that do not require immediate correction shall be scheduled for maintenance.
      2. (B) A periodic report of corrective activity shall be kept with or refer to the appropriate inspection report.
3. (c) Permanently abandoned facilities. When electric utility lines or equipment are permanently abandoned, the electric utility shall remove them or maintain them in a safe condition.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 4.02 of the Special Rules — Electric prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.