The provisions of this chapter shall apply as specified within the various articles of this chapter to communication lines, electric transmission and distribution lines, and gas pipelines, regulators, and meters used directly or indirectly for service to the public, or any portion thereof, except as preempted by the authority and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission of the State.
(§ 8166.8, T.O.O.C., as amended by § IV, Ord. 506-NS, eff. December 12, 1974)