A 336 2003 No. 19 Communications such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). (4) In making the technical code and specifications, the Commission shall take into consideration the findings of the inquiry under subsection (3) of this section. Offence. 131.—(1) A person who uses any technical equipment or systems which hinder network interoperability, commits an offence and on conviction, is liable to a fine not exceeding N100,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both such fine and imprisonment. (2) A person who uses any technical equipment or systems which compromise public safety as defined from time to time by the Commission commits an offence and on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding N100,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 (one) year or to both such fine and imprisonment. Type approval. 132.—(1) The Commission shall, at the instance of licensed service providers, equipment manufacturers or suppliers, conduct type approval tests and issue certificates therefor in respect of communications equipment and facilities to be used in Nigeria. (2) Licensed service or facilities providers, equipment manufacturers or suppliers shall obtain type approval certificates from the Commission in respect of their communications equipment or facilities prior to installation or sale in Nigeria. (3) The Commission shall, in conducting type approval of equipment or facilities, be guided by the technical code and specifications formulated by the Commission under section 130 of this Act. Type approval offences, etc. 133.—(1) A person who sells or installs any communications equipment or facilities without first obtaining the Commission’s type approval test certificate therefor commits an offence and on conviction, is liable to a fine not exceeding N100,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both such fine and imprisonment. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) of this section, a licensee who installs or sells any communications equipment or facilities without first obtaining the Commission’s type approval test certificate therefor is liable to pay fine to the Commission in such amount as the Commission may determine. Regulations. 134.—The Commission may make regulations in regard to the provisions of this Part pursuant to Part VI of Chapter V and may charge-such fees as it deems reasonable for carrying out its type-approval functions. CHAPTER IX—GENERAL PART I—INSTALLATION OF NETWORK FACILITIES, ACCESS TO NETWORK FACILITIES, ETC. Required approval for network installations, etc. 135. Licensees under this Act may require approvals of the State Government, Local Government or other relevant authority for installation, placing, laying or maintenance of any network facilities on, through, under or across any land and it shall be the responsibility of such licensees to obtain such approvals. Duty care. 136.—(1) A licensee shall, in installing its network facilities, take all reasonable steps to ensure that he causes as little detriment and inconvenience, and does as little damage, as is practicable.