4.1.10 Removal of non-conforming structures
4.1.10.1 In the event that a communication structure is not compliant or is not
brought into compliance as required under 4.1.8 and 4.1.9 above, within 30
days of a notice issued to a facility owner, RURA may provide notice to the
owner requiring the communication facility to be removed, and in the event
that such communication facility is not removed within 30 days of receipt of
such notice, RURA may remove such facility and the facility owner shall bear
the cost of removal.
4.1.10.2 If RURA removes, or causes to be removed, wireless communication
facilities, and the owner of the wireless communication facilities doesn’t claim
within ten (10) working days, then RURA may take steps to declare the wireless
communication facilities abandoned, and sell the facilities and their
components.
4.1.10.3 If the owner of an abandoned tower or antenna wishes to use such
abandoned tower or antenna, the owner must first apply for and receive all
applicable permits as if such tower or antenna were a new tower or antenna.
4.1.11 Separation
Separation distance shall be measured by a straight line between the bases of
the communication towers. Construction of any new mast or tower within 1Km
of an existing tower in rural area and 500m in urban area shall be subject to
approval from RURA.
4.1.12 Maintenance
A) Tower owners shall at all times employ ordinary and reasonable care and
shall install and maintain in use nothing less than commonly accepted
methods and devices for preventing failures and accident which are
likely to cause damage, injuries or nuisance to the public.
B) All towers, communication facilities and antenna support structures shall
at all times be kept and maintained in good conditions, order, and repair
so that they shall not menace or endanger the life or property of any
person.
C) Licensed maintenance and construction personnel shall perform all
maintenance or construction of towers, communication facilities or
antenna support structures.
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