20 : 10 : 39 : 26 . Suspension of testing due to presence of a safety hazard. If the service provider reasonably concludes that a dairy's noncompliance with the National Electrical Code or the National Electrical Safety Code poses a significant and immediate safety hazard that prevents completion of any test or measurement required by this chapter, the utility's obligation to proceed under this chapter is suspended until the hazard is eliminated.

At the discretion of the service provider conducting the test, livestock shall be removed from any area where electrical equipment or wiring is examined or electrical measurements are taken. Testing may be suspended if the presence of cows or other animals creates a potential hazard to the qualified testing professional. The locations of electric fences and other electrified cow control devices shall be noted in the drawing of the dairy and the report and de-energized, where practical.

Source: 42 SDR 174 , effective June 21, 2016 .

General Authority: SDCL 49 - 47 - 2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-47-2 , 49 - 47 - 3 .