The Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) yesterday cautioned the public that it is illegal and dangerous to place signage on the company’s utility pole. “This illegal and dangerous practice is a safety and health hazard for both the company’s technicians (Field Staff) and private citizens”, GPL declared.
It said that according to section 5.4 of GPL’s Standard Terms and Conditions (STC) for Electric Services, “Customers shall not place any structure that would interfere with the proper and safe operation of or access to the Company’s facilities…”
Further, private contractors and/or Government Agencies executing infrastructural works within close proximity (approximately 20 feet) to GPL’s network are required to notify the company within 72 hours prior to commencing work, so that the actions deemed necessary for the safe execution or work can be determined and undertaken.
“GPL will not be liable for any injury and/or loss that may result from the improper use of its poles or injury and/or loss that may result from unauthorized work within close proximity of its network”, the statement said.
