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Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.1724.53 Preparation of plans and specifications

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The provisions of this section apply to all borrower electric system facilities regardless of the source of financing.

(a) General.

(1) The borrower (acting through the engineer, if applicable) shall prepare plans and specifications that adequately represent the construction to be performed.

(2) Plans and specifications for distribution, transmission, or generating facilities must be based on a construction work plan (as amended, if applicable), engineering study or construction program which has been approved by RUS if financing for the facilities will at any time be requested from RUS.

(b) Composition of plans and specifications package.

(1) Whether built by force account or contract, each set of plans and specifications must include:

(i) Distribution lines. Specifications and drawings, staking sheets, key map and appropriate detail maps;

(ii) Transmission lines. Specifications and drawings, transmission line design data manual, vicinity maps of the project, a one-line diagram, and plan and profile sheets;

(iii) Substations. Specifications and drawings, including a one-line diagram, plot and foundation plan, grounding plan, and plans and elevations of structure and equipment, as well as all other necessary construction drawings, in sufficient detail to show phase spacing and ground clearances of live parts;

(iv) Headquarters. Specifications and drawings, including:

(A) A plot plan showing the location of the proposed building plus paving and site development;

(B) A one line drawing (floor plan and elevation view), to scale, of the proposed building with overall dimensions shown;  and

(C) An outline specification including materials to be used (type of frame, exterior finish, foundation, insulation, etc.);  and

(v) Other facilities (e.g., generation and communications and control facilities). Specifications and drawings, as necessary and in sufficient detail to accurately define the scope and quality of work required.

(2) For contract work, the appropriate standard RUS construction contract form shall be used as required by part 1726 of this chapter.

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