F1SCHEDULE 3AThe electronic communications code
PART 1Key concepts
Electronic communications apparatus, lines and structures
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(1)
In this code “electronic communications apparatus” means—
(a)
apparatus designed or adapted for use in connection with the provision of an electronic communications network,
(b)
apparatus designed or adapted for a use which consists of or includes the sending or receiving of communications or other signals that are transmitted by means of an electronic communications network,
(c)
lines, and
(d)
other structures or things designed or adapted for use in connection with the provision of an electronic communications network.
(2)
References to the installation of electronic communications apparatus are to be construed accordingly.
(3)
In this code—
“line” means any wire, cable, tube, pipe or similar thing (including its casing or coating) which is designed or adapted for use in connection with the provision of any electronic communications network or electronic communications service;
“structure” includes a building only if the sole purpose of that building is to enclose other electronic communications apparatus.