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. 8