1. (a) Each LEC shall properly install and maintain protectors at subscriber premises.

2. (b) The minimum standards for protection devices, installations, and grounding shall be in accordance with the:

   1. (1) American National Standard Institute’s National Electrical Safety Code, Section 9, Part 99; and
   2. (2) National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 70: National Electrical Code, Article 800, Communications Circuits, especially Rules 800.30 for protective devices and 800.40 for grounding methods.

Codification Notes: This section was promulgated as Rule 10.08 of the Telecommunications Providers Rules prior to codification in the Code of Arkansas Rules.