§ 6294 Franchise Utility Installation Compliance

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If you get permission to set up things like pipes or wires in a town, you have to follow the town's rules.
•You also have to follow the state's rules, especially if you're working near state roads.
•The town's rules can't go against the state's bigger rules.

Example

A company wants to put up new telephone poles in a city.

The company must follow the city's rules about where and how to put up the poles. If the poles are near a state highway, they also have to follow the state's rules for that.

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§ 6294 Franchise Utility Installation Compliance

The grantee of a franchise under this chapter shall construct, install, and maintain all pipes, conduits, poles, wires, and appurtenances in accordance and in conformity with all of the ordinances and rules adopted by the legislative body of the municipality in the exercise of its police powers and not in conflict with the paramount authority of the State, and, as to state highways, subject to the laws relating to the location and maintenance of such facilities therein. (Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 764.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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highway ordinance authority equipment accordance conformity municipality location

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 6294.

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