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<p>When installing apparatus on both public and private land, operators must follow
the provisions contained in the Electronic Communications Code. Further requirements
for operators are set out in the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions)
Regulations 2003. Operators must also comply with any applicable planning requirements,
including any conditions, set out in relevant legislation.</p><p>Both fixed-line and
mobile operators should also follow the relevant code of practice when deploying telecommunication
apparatus so that it is placed appropriately, and local authorities and communities
are engaged prior to installation. The codes of practice set out the required notification
requirements where new apparatus to be installed by the operator, to indicate to nearby
residents the intention to install apparatus as the proposed location.</p><p>Through
Ofcom’s spectrum licence conditions, operators of radio equipment are also required
to comply with the international guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic
fields for the protection of the general public; operators are under a legal obligation
to operate their radio equipment in accordance with the conditions of their licence.</p>
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