scope:

Is applicable to electric traction overhead contact lines (in accordance with the description given in clause 3 for railways and tramways). It is not applicable to feeders remote from the track. It is a requirement that the whole of the provisions contained in this European Standard be applied to new construction of electric traction overhead contact lines or when complete transformation of existing lines takes place. It is a requirement that the separate parts and clauses of parts of these provisions be applied when the service, activity or equipment described therein is being procured from a supplier. Deviations from the requirements from this code are permitted when the soundness of such deviation can be substantiated or additional documentation to improve design control procedures are desirable.