REVISIONS
(Note: All pages have been renumbered)
Section 2.0 DEFINITIONS
Removed the reference to the State of Ohio in the definition of COMPANY and also removed
the reference to the State of Ohio throughout the remainder of the document. Allegheny
Power no longer has service territory in the State of Ohio.
Section 4.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE TO BE CONSIDERED A
PERMANENT INSTALLATION
Added the phrase “meeting all applicable local requirements” to the end of the sentence in
subsection (a) for both Masonry or Wood Structure (“Stick built” or Modular) Type Home and
Mobile or Manufactured Home.
Section 4.04 INSTALLATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Revised the description of a qualified electrician to match the definition in the 2008 National
Electrical Code.”
Section 4.04 INSTALLATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Added the term “high harmonic content” to the list in the last sentence of this section. Loads
of high harmonic content are deleterious to the quality of service and should be contained in
the list along with loads that are highly fluctuating or of low power factor characteristics. IEEE
519 Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems
provides the levels of harmonic content in customer loads.
Section 4.05 CUSTOMER ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
Changed the term “Company-approved” to “Company-recognized” in
the last sentence for clarity and to more accurately reflect the status of
electrical inspection agencies. Inspection agencies are recognized by
Allegheny Power and not approved by Allegheny Power.
Certification/qualification for electrical inspectors is done by individual
State agencies rather than Allegheny Power.
Section 4.06 REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
Changed the term “Company-approved” to “Company-recognized” in
the last sentence for clarity and to more accurately reflect the status of
electrical inspection agencies. Inspection agencies are recognized by
Allegheny Power and not approved by Allegheny Power.
Certification/qualification for electrical inspectors is done by individual
State agencies rather than Allegheny Power.
Section 4.08 BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES NEAR ELECTRIC LINES
Changed title of section to include buildings and to reference all
electric lines- (overhead and underground). Added “buildings” to first
sentence. Added sentence - NESC clearances shall be maintained.
Section 5.03 SERVICE ENTRANCE
Revised the fourth paragraph by adding a sentence as follows: Unmetered service entrance
cables or service entrance conduits on buildings, poles or structures shall not be concealed
or recessed. Current wording does not prohibit service conductors and/or conduits from
being concealed or run inside of a building or structure, such as an eave, hollow pole, etc.
Section 5.07 MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME OVERHEAD SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
Revised Subsection (e) to clarify the term (HUD 3280) as Part 3280, Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards, of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
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Section 5.08 Recreational Vehicle Service Installations
Added a new Section to describe the National Electrical Code requirements for services for
Recreational Vehicles or Recreational Vehicle Parks. The existing Section 5.08 Central
Distribution Service Installations (Farm Pole) was renumbered 5.09 and appears after this new
Section.
Section 5.10 SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
Added a new Section to describe the National Electrical Code requirements for small nonresidential service installations. The existing Section 5.09 Overhead Services in Excess of 600
Volts was renumbered 5.11 and appears at the end of Chapter 5.
Section 6.02 SERVICE LATERAL (RESIDENTIAL) – VIRGINIA ONLY
Revised the first sentence as follows: For residential single-phase subdivisions of five or
more lots contracted under tariff plan Schedule “E,” Plan “C”, the Company shall provide
all necessary facilities for electric service, including excavating and backfill. The revision
is for clarity of interpretation.
Section 7.05 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
Revised the second and third sentence of the second paragraph to include provisions to
handle instantaneous water heaters that exceed 5,500 W. The revision is for clarification
on handling these new large load devices and for clarity of interpretation.
Section 8.01 GENERAL
Revised the third paragraph by adding a sentence as follows: Unmetered service entrance
cables or service entrance conduits on buildings, poles or structures shall not be concealed
or recessed. Current wording does not prohibit service conductors and/or conduits from
being concealed or run inside of a building or structure, such as an eave, hollow pole, etc.
Section 9.01 GENERAL
Revised the third paragraph by adding a sentence as follows: Unmetered service entrance
cables or service entrance conduits on buildings, poles or structures shall not be concealed
or recessed. Current wording does not prohibit service conductors and/or conduits from
being concealed or run inside of a building or structure, such as an eave, hollow pole, etc.
Back Cover
When planning to excavate in the following States, Call:
Added the National “Call Before you Dig Hotline” – 811 to the list”
Figure 1
SERVICE DROP CLEARANCE MINIMUMS FOR SERVICES UNDER 600 VOLTS
Item G - conductors over buildings is revised to refer to Sections 4.08 and 5.02.
Figure 2
TYPICAL GROUNDING DETAILS
Addition of a new note to reference the intersystem bonding requirement that is
contained in the 2008 NEC.
Figures 6a, b, c
GENERAL OVERHEAD POLE MOUNTED SELF-CONTAINED SERVICE – Single or Three
Phase (Excludes Mobile Home and Central Distribution Service)
New figures to show options for pole type service that does not serve a mobile home or
an agricultural installation (farm). These service options are currently permitted by the
National Electrical Code.
Figure 7a
POLE MOUNTED SELF CONTAINED METER NOT EXCEEDING 320 AMPS, CUSTOMER
CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
Revision old Figure 6 was re-numbered Figure 7a.
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Figure 7b
POLE MOUNTED SELF CONTAINED METER NOT EXCEEDING 320 AMPS, CUSTOMER
CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE WITH STAND-BY GENERATOR FACILITIES
Revision old Figure 7 was re-numbered Figure 7b.
Figure 4, 5, Revision: The word “MINIMUM” was removed from the description of pole
6, 7a, 7b, requirements in notes of these six figures.
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Figure 20
TYPICAL 320 AMP OR LESS UNDERGROUND SERVICE INSTALLATION
Revised note indicating that load conductors shall not obstruct service riser conduit
opening. The old note stated that line and load conductors were not permitted to
cross in the meter socket. This note was removed because it caused misinterpretation
of the requirement.
Figure 20, DRAWING REVISION to the illustrations in the five figures show proper trench
21, 28, 29 depths and backfill requirements of NESC.
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Figure 32
TYPICAL TRENCHING DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY/SERVICE LATERAL
AND PRIMARY CONDUIT
New figure to show proper trench depths and backfill requirements of the NESC. This figure
was created to address the field installation problems of trench depth and conduit sweeps
at poles.
Figure 33
TYPICAL TRENCHING DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY/SERVICE LATERAL
AND PRIMARY CONDUIT NOTES
New figure to show the notes for proper trench depths and backfill requirements of the
NESC. This figure was created to address the field installation problems of trench depth and
conduit sweeps at poles.
Figure 42
SELF-CONTAINED METER INSTALLATION 480/277 VOLT WYE, 3-PHASE, 4-WIRE
Added note “*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY”.
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APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
Revision to the application for new residential service.
Page 68
APPLICATION FOR UPGRADE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
Addition of an application for upgraded residential service.
Page 69
APPLICATION FOR NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
Revision to the application for new non- residential service.
Page 70
APPLICATION FOR UPGRADE NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
Addition of an application for upgraded non-residential service.
Page 71
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Addition of a new form to communicate needed motor parameters as required in Section 7.02.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1
2.0
Definitions ...................................................................................................................... 2
3.0
Electric Services Available ........................................................................................... 3
4.0
General Requirements .................................................................................................. 3
4.01
4.02
4.03
4.04
4.05
4.06
4.07
4.08
4.09
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
5.0
Application for Electric Service............................................................................................................. 3
Extension of Company’s Facilities....................................................................................................... 3
Requirements for a Residential Structure to be Considered a Permanent Installation ................... 3
Installation and Responsibility.............................................................................................................. 4
Customer Alterations and Additions .................................................................................................... 4
Requirements of Electrical Inspection ................................................................................................. 4
Swimming Pool Location...................................................................................................................... 5
Buildings/Structures Near Electric Lines ............................................................................................. 5
Attachments on Company-Owned Facilities....................................................................................... 5
Requested Protection for Persons Working near Company Facilities.............................................. 5
Access to Customer’s Premises.......................................................................................................... 5
Company’s Equipment on Customer’s Premises............................................................................... 5
Company’s Responsibility .................................................................................................................... 5
Right to Refuse or Discontinue Service............................................................................................... 5
Stand-by Generator Service................................................................................................................. 6
Transformer Vaults ............................................................................................................................... 6
Overhead Service Requirements (600 Volts or Less) .............................................. 6
5.01
5.02
5.03
5.04
5.05
5.06
5.07
5.08
5.09
5.10
5.11
General ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Service Drop................................................................................................................................ 6
Service Entrance .................................................................................................................. 7
Connections Between Company’s & Customer’s Facilities ................................................... 7
Permanent Overhead Service Installations............................................................................ 8
Temporary Overhead Service Installations................................................................................ 8
Mobile/Manufactured Home Overhead Service Installations ................................................ 8
Recreation Vehicle Service Installations ............................................................................... 8
Central Distribution Service Installations (Farm Pole) ............................................................... 8
Small Non-Residential Service Installations .............................................................................. 8
Overhead Services in Excess of 600 Volts ................................................................................ 8
6.0 Underground Service Requirements (600 Volts or Less).......................................9
6.01
6.02
6.03
6.04
6.05
6.06
6.07
6.08
6.09
6.10
General........................................................................................................................................ 9
Service Lateral (Residential) ................................................................................................. 9
Service Lateral (Commercial or Industrial) .......................................................................... 10
Service Entrance ................................................................................................................ 11
Connections Between Company’s & Customer’s Facilities ................................................. 11
Permanent Underground Service Installation ..................................................................... 11
Temporary Underground Service Installation ..................................................................... 11
Mobile/Manufactured Home Underground Service Installation ........................................... 11
Underground Service Installations in Excess of 600 Volts ................................................... 12
Excavation Near Utility Underground Facilities ................................................................... 12
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7.0 Customer Equipment...........................................................................................13
7.01
7.02
7.03
7.04
7.05
7.06
7.07
7.08
General ................................................................................................................................... 13
Motor Installations .................................................................................................................. 13
Required Equipment Protections........................................................................................... 14
Air Conditioners, Central Space heating, Heat Pumps
Including Supplemental Heating Elements in Heat Pumps .................................................. 14
Electric Water Heaters
Electric Welding, X-ray, Radio, Electronic Equipment, etc. .................................................. 14
Lightning and Surge Protection ............................................................................................. 14
Three-phase Converter.......................................................................................................... 14
8.0 Meter Installations................................................................................................15
8.01
8.02
8.03
8.04
8.05
8.06
8.07
8.08
8.09
General .............................................................................................................................15
Meter Locations.................................................................................................................15
Meter Relocations .............................................................................................................15
Emergency Meter Removal ..............................................................................................15
Group Meter Installation....................................................................................................15
Transformer-Rated Meter Installations .............................................................................16
Transformer-Rated Metering at Pad-Mounted Transformer .............................................16
Metering Communications ................................................................................................16
Seals .................................................................................................................................17
9.0 Meter Sockets ......................................................................................................17
9.01
9.02
9.03
9.04
9.05
General .............................................................................................................................17
Company-Furnished Meter Sockets .................................................................................17
Customer-Furnished Meter Sockets ................................................................................18
Meter Socket Repairs/Replacements ..............................................................................18
Meter Socket Specifications..............................................................................................18
Fax Applications for New Electric Service
Fax Cover Sheet...........................................................................................................................65
New Residential Electrical Service ...............................................................................................67
Upgrade Residential Service ........................................................................................................68
New Non-Residential Electrical Service........................................................................................69
Upgrade Non-Residential Service.................................................................................................70
Motor Specifications .....................................................................................................................71
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APPENDIX: SERVICE AND METER
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION
Overhead Service Installation 600 Volts or Less
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6a
Figure 6b
Figure 6c
Figure 7a
Figure 7b
Service Drop Clearance Minimums for Services Under 600 Volts ......................................................................... 22
Typical Grounding Details ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Typical 320 AMP or Less Overhead Service Installation ....................................................................................... 24
Temporary Overhead Service Support ................................................................................................................... 25
Typical Overhead Service for Individually Located Mobile Homes ......................................................................... 26
General Overhead Pole Mounted, Self – Contained – Building/Structure Mounted Service Equipment ................. 27
General Overhead Pole Mounted, Self – Contained – Pedestal Mounted Service Equipment................................28
General Overhead Pole Mounted, Self – Contained – Pole Mounted Service Equipment ......................................29
Pole Mounted Self-Contained Meter Not Exceeding 320 AMPS, Customer Central Distribution Service ...............30
Pole Mounted Self Contained Meter Not Exceeding 320 AMPS, Customer Central Distribution Service
with Stand-by Generator Facilities .........................................................................................................................31
Figure 8 Stand-by Generator for 120/240 Volt Single-Phase Service (Customer-owned) ....................................................32
Figure 9 Typical Overhead Service Installation, Building Attachment, 3-Phase, 4-Wire Service ..........................................33
Figure 10 Connecting Multiple Services .................................................................................................................................34
Figure 11 Pole Mounted Transformer-Rated Metering (Customer-Owned Pole) ...................................................................35
Underground Service Installations 600 Volts or Less
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Typical 320 AMP or Less Underground Service Installation ................................................................................... 37
Typical Underground Mobile Home Service for Parks or Individually Located Homes ........................................... 38
Temporary Underground Service Support at Transformer ..................................................................................... 39
Underground Transformer-Rated Metering Installation (3-Phase, 4-Wire Service) ................................................ 40
Typical Transformer-Rated Metering Installation at Pad-Mounted Transformer (3-Phase, 4-Wire Service) ........... 41
Clearance Requirements from Buildings for Pad-Mounted Transformer ................................................................ 42
Clearances of Pad-Mounted Equipment from Shrubs, Plants and Other Obstructions .......................................... 43
Vehicular Barrier for Pad-Mounted Equipment ...................................................................................................... 44
Concrete Pad Foundation Pad-Mounted Transformer 75 to 500 KVA, 3-phase, 12.5 & 34.5 KV High Side ............ 45
Concrete Pad Foundation Pad-Mounted Transformer 750 to 2500 KVA, 3-phase, 12.5 & 34.5 KV High Side ............. 46
Concrete Pad Foundation Pad-Mounted Transformer General Notes ................................................................... 47
Pad Foundation Pad-Mounted Transformer Single Phase .................................................................................... 48
Typical Trenching Details for Installation of Secondary/Service Lateral and Primary Conduit .................................. 49
Typical Trenching Details for Installation of Secondary/Service Lateral and Primary Conduit General Notes ......... 50
Meter Location and Installation
Figure 40
Figure 41
Figure 42
Figure 43
Figure 44
Figure 45
Figure 46
Figure 47
Figure 48
Residential Service-Meter Location .......................................................................................................................52
Self-Contained Meter Socket Connections .............................................................................................................53
Self-Contained Meter Installation 480/277 Volt, 3-Phase, 4-Wire ..........................................................................54
Multiple Metering Installations 480Y/277 Volt ........................................................................................................55
Multiple Meter Installation 240 Volts or Less ..........................................................................................................56
Pre-Assembled Multiple Meter Installation .............................................................................................................57
Wiring Trough Installation with Metering Transformer Cabinet ...............................................................................58
Typical Transformer-Rated Metering Installation Cabinet-Mount, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt or 120/208 Volt .....59
Typical Transformer-Rated Metering Installation Cabinet-Mount,
3-phase, 240/120 Volt Delta or 208/120 Volt Wye .................................................................................................60
Figure 49 Typical Transformer-Rated Metering Installation Cabinet-Mount, 3-phase, 480/277 Volt Wye ................................61
Figure 50 Typical Transformer-Rated Metering Installation 600 Volts or Less – Outdoor Overhead .......................................62
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
These “Customer Requirements for Electric Service” are published as a reference for
Customers, Contractors, Architects, Engineers and other interested parties who may be
concerned with installation considerations that the Company’s experience has shown to
be necessary in order to provide safe and satisfactory electric service.
It is the intention of the Company that the Customer’s service facilities requirements in
this booklet shall be consistent with all applicable federal, state, county and municipal
regulations, laws, codes, and ordinances as may be in effect now or hereafter in the areas
served by this Company. To the extent such governmental regulations are more
stringent than the requirements herein, the governmental regulations shall control. To
the extent such governmental regulations are less stringent, the requirements herein shall
control.
Requirements herein are not necessarily complete facility or safety specifications. Rather,
they cover matters of mutual concern to the Customer and the Company, which facilitate
the supplying of electric service. The requirements are subject to revision from time to
time without notification so that they keep pace with developments and progress in the
electric industry. Compliance with these requirements does not absolve the Customer
from obligation to install and maintain wiring and equipment in a safe condition; also,
the Company does not accept any responsibility for the quality or condition of the
Customer’s wiring and equipment. The Customer shall comply with the latest edition of
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable safety codes and practices.
Unless otherwise noted, statements and drawings in this booklet refer to services of 600
volts or less. Contact the Company with questions regarding services at higher voltages
and special residential, commercial and industrial requirements.
The Company’s Rate Schedules and associated Rules and Regulations for all classes of
service will be furnished to any Customer upon request. These “Customer Requirements
for Electric Service” are supplementary to those contained in the formal Tariffs currently
on file with regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the Company’s operations.
Unresolved disputes that a Customer has with the Company regarding the requirements
of this booklet may be resolved by the appropriate State Commission.
Mandatory rules of this document are those that identify actions that are specifically
required or prohibited and are characterized by the use of terms shall or shall not.
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2.0 DEFINITIONS
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, certain words and phrases when used in this booklet shall be defined as
shown below. For additional definitions, see the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.
AMPACITY
Current carrying capacity expressed in amperes.
APPROVED
Indicates approval by Allegheny Power.
COMMISSION
The state regulatory agency having jurisdiction.
COMPANY
“Allegheny Power” and the areas it serves in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
CUSTOMER
Any present or prospective user of the Company’s services or his representative.
FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY THE COMPANY
Either the Company or an authorized agent acting on its behalf shall provide labor and material at the expense of the
Company for the items so specified.
FURNISHED BY COMPANY, INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER
Materials so specified shall be provided by the Company at no expense to the Customer and be installed at the
Customer’s expense.
NEC
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.
SERVICE DROP
The overhead wires through which service is supplied between the Company’s distribution facilities and the point of their
connection to the Customer’s service facilities located at the Customer’s building or other support.
SERVICE LATERAL
The underground wires through which service is supplied between the Company’s distribution facilities and the first
point of their connection to the Customer’s service facilities located at the building or other support.
SERVICE ENTRANCE
All components between the service point of the overhead service drop or underground service lateral and the
Customer’s main disconnecting means with the exception of the Company’s metering equipment.
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS
The wires between the point of termination of the overhead service drop or underground service lateral and the
Customer’s main disconnecting device.
SERVICE POINT
Point of connection between the facilities of the Company and the Customer’s wiring.
TARIFF
The schedules of rates or charges of the Company and its associated Rules and Regulations as filed with the regulatory
agency having jurisdiction over its operations.
TEMPORARY SERVICE
Service supplied for construction purposes or of limited duration and delivered to a single point through one meter.
WORK REQUEST NUMBER
A unique number assigned by the Company for the purpose of designing, tracking, constructing and billing a project.
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3.0
ELECTRIC SERVICES AVAILABLE
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Company supplies alternating current only at a
nominal frequency of 60 Hertz (Hz) or cycles per second.
The following table lists the standard voltages, 600 volts or
less, which are available depending upon the Company’s
available facilities, method of service, and the size and
character of the Customer’s load:
Voltage No. of Phases No. of Conductors Notes
120/240
1
3
208/120
3 Wye
4
480/277
3 Wye
4
1
Consult the Company for availability of the following:
Voltage
240/120
No. of Phases No. of Conductors Notes
3 Delta
4
2
NOTES:
1. Single-phase, 120/208 volt, 3-wire service (network),
not exceeding 200 amperes, may be obtained for
multi-family dwelling units where meters are grouped
at one location. Meter sockets for such service require
a fifth terminal (jaw) mounted in the 9 o’clock position
for the neutral connection (see Figure 41).
2. This service voltage is not available for underground
service energized from an underground primary
source regardless of the source voltage. This service
voltage is available from an overhead closed-delta or
open-delta transformer bank energized from an
overhead 12.47 kV and below primary source. Also,
this service is available from an open-delta
transformer bank with a maximum transformer
capacity of 1-75 kVA and 1-25 kVA energized from an
overhead 34.5 kV primary source. Overhead closeddelta transformer banks are not permitted on a 34.5
kV primary source.
Voltages in excess of 600 volts (2,400 to 138,000) are
available depending upon the Company’s available
facilities, method of service and the size and character of
the Customer’s load.
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4.01 APPLICATION FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE
Application for electric service shall be made to and be
accepted by the Company before service will be supplied.
Application can be made by contacting the Company at 1800-ALLEGHENY (255-3443), sending an e-mail to
newbusiness@alleghenypower.com, or faxing the service
application to 1-800-453-9366 (see pages 65 - 71 for residential
and non-residential fax applications). Applications should be
made, as far in advance as possible of the date service is
required. Once application for electric service has been made,
a Work Request number will be assigned by the Company for
the work. The Customer shall reference the Work Request
number in all correspondence with the Company. Application
for an electrical inspection is not considered to be an
application for service. The Customer shall consult the
Company for information concerning the point of attachment
of the Company’s service facilities to the Customer’s building,
the location of the meter, characteristics of service, and other
pertinent matters before proceeding with the installation of
the service entrance. The standard overhead and underground
electrical distribution utilized by the Company is front lot
construction.
4.02 EXTENSION OF COMPANY’S FACILITIES
Extension of the Company’s facilities to serve a Customer will
be made in accordance with provisions of the Company’s filed
Tariff. When the Customer requests the Company to install
facilities that are more costly than those normally furnished by
the Company, the Customer may be required to pay the
additional costs. The Company will be pleased to discuss the
terms and conditions of extending its facilities to supply
service upon request.
4.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE TO
BE CONSIDERED A PERMANENT INSTALLATION
Masonry or Wood Structure (“Stick built” or Modular) Type Home
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Directly connected to a public water system, water
well, or other reasonable source of potable water
meeting all applicable local requirements.
Directly connected to an approved septic system, a
public sewage system, or an alternate sewage
method meeting all applicable local requirements.
Containing a living area, kitchen, and bathroom.
Located on a permanent foundation.
Mobile or Manufactured Home
4.05
(a) Directly connected to a public water system, water well, or
other reasonable source of potable water meeting all
applicable local requirements.
(b) Directly connected to an approved septic system, a
public sewage system, or an alternate sewage method
meeting all applicable local requirements.
(c) Wheels and axles removed.
(d) Underpinnings or some type of permanent
connection.
The Company’s facilities used to provide service have
definite capacity limitations and can be damaged by
overloads. Therefore, the Customer shall notify the
Company prior to increasing the load requirements or
making alterations to the service entrance equipment so
that facilities of proper capacity may be provided. At that
time, the Company will assign a Work Request number for
the work. The Customer shall reference the Work Request
number in all correspondence with the Company. Failure
to properly notify the Company of such additional
requirements may result in damage to the Customer’s
and/or the Company’s equipment. The Customer shall be
responsible for all expenses and/or damages to the
Customer’s and/or Company’s facilities resulting from
failure to give proper notification. The Customer may also
be subject to charges by the Company for work required
to meet the Customer’s alterations. The Customer should
contact the Company for information concerning charges
for such work. A certificate of electrical inspection
approval shall be required from a Company-recognized
electrical inspection agency.
Note: The term connection as used in (d) above is a
means for anchoring the mobile or manufactured
home to earth, and does not refer to an electrical
connection.
Vehicular-type units primarily intended as temporary
living quarters, to include, but not limited to, recreational
vehicles (“RV’s”), motor homes, travel trailers, truck
campers, park trailers and camping trailers, shall not be
considered as permanent.
Mobile or manufactured homes for purposes other than
as a dwelling unit (i.e. on-site offices, mobile dressing
rooms, banks, clinics, stores, or mobile displays) shall not
be considered as permanent.
4.04
INSTALLATION AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is necessary for the protection of the Customer that all
work, wiring and apparatus be installed and maintained
in a safe manner by a qualified electrician. A qualified
electrician is one who has the skills and knowledge
related to the construction and operation of the electrical
equipment, systems and installations and has received
safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards
involved. Some jurisdictions require electrical work to be
performed by a licensed electrician. The Customer, in
accepting service from the Company, assumes full
responsibility for the safety of his or her wiring and
equipment. The Customer agrees to indemnify and save
the Company harmless from any liability that may arise as
the result of the use of service supplied to the Customer
by the Company.
The Customer shall not operate any apparatus which
creates a condition that interferes with the Company’s
operation and prevents the Company from supplying
satisfactory service to the Customer or to other
Customers. This includes, but is not limited to, operating
equipment which interferes with the satisfactory
operation of other Customers’ radio, television and
communication equipment (see Section 4.14).
The Company reserves the right to place restrictions on
the type and manner of use of all the Customer’s electrical
equipment which is connected to the Company’s lines,
especially prohibiting any large loads that are highly
fluctuating, high harmonic content, or low power factor
characteristics.
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4.06
CUSTOMER ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS
REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTION
The Company will supply service to new electrical
installations when all the requirements contained in this
book and the Company’s electric service Tariffs, as filed
with regulatory agencies having jurisdiction over the
Company’s operations, have been met. Electrical
installations requiring inspections include, but are not
limited to the following:
(a) New services, temporary services, mobile home feeders,
service upgrades or modifications (including
changes in grounding) and repairs to existing
installations (see f below).
(b) Service disconnected for more than one year.
• “Service disconnected” INCLUDE cut and
de-energized installations.
• “Service disconnected” DO NOT INCLUDE
energized booted but inactive (no usage)
installations.
(c) When tampering resulting in a dangerous condition
is detected.
(d) Where the installation is deemed unsafe by the
Company.
(e) When service poles are replaced.
(f) Inspections are not required when a main breaker only
is replaced in like kind.
A certificate of electrical inspection approval shall be
required from a Company-recognized electrical inspection
agency.
4.07
SWIMMING POOL LOCATION
For safety reasons, the Company does not recommend
placing a swimming pool under its existing service drop or
other conductors. Specifically, a swimming pool is not to
be located within twenty-five (25) feet of the Company’s
overhead conductors measured horizontally from the
edge of the pool without written approval of the
Company. The Company’s primary and secondary
underground cable shall not be installed within five (5)
feet measured horizontally from the edge of the pool or its
auxiliary equipment.
4.08
BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES NEAR
ELECTRIC LINES
Buildings and Structures (including signs, flag poles, light
standards, antennas or aerials) shall not be installed
under, over or in such close proximity to electric lines that
they could be raised into or fall onto such lines or that
they cannot be safety maintained. Antennas or aerials
shall not be attached to a company pole or any pole used
in supplying electric service to the Customer. NESC
clearances shall be maintained. Consult the Company for
clearance requirements.
Fire hydrants shall be a minimum distance of four (4) feet
from Company facilities.
4.09
ATTACHMENTS ON COMPANY-OWNED FACILITIES
Under no conditions will the Customer’s facilities or
other equipment such as signs, posters, or notices be
installed on the Company’s poles or other property
unless special arrangements have been made with the
Company.
4.10
REQUESTED PROTECTION FOR PERSONS
WORKING NEAR COMPANY FACILITIES
Upon reasonable advance notification to the Company, by
an individual or contractor, that proposed work is to be
performed within such distance of the Company’s facilities
that could be hazardous for the person(s) performing the
work, or may otherwise be in violation of federal or state
regulations, the Company will cover, de-energize, or
temporarily move its facilities in the work area as it deems
appropriate under the circumstances. The Company may
bill the notifying individual or contractor for the amount of
its costs of performing such work.
If circumstances require work outside normal work hours,
costs for the overtime period will be computed and
billed at overtime rates.
4.11
ACCESS TO CUSTOMER’S PREMISES
The Company’s authorized agents and employees shall
have access to the Customer’s premises, only to the extent
needed by the Company for access to its property and at
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all reasonable hours, for purposes necessary in connection
with supplying and maintaining service, and upon
termination of service shall be permitted to remove any or all
such property. Authorized Company employees visiting the
premises of the Customer for any purposes are furnished
with an identification card. The Customer should refuse
admission to persons not having proper identification.
4.12
COMPANY’S EQUIPMENT ON CUSTOMER’S
PREMISES
The Customer shall provide, without cost to the Company,
satisfactory right-of-way and suitable location and housing
for the Company’s equipment which is necessary for
supplying service to the Customer on premises owned or
leased by the Customer.
4.13
COMPANY’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Company will use reasonable diligence in providing
reliable electric service. However, the Company shall not be
liable for any loss, cost, damage or expense to any Customer
occasioned by any failure to supply electricity according to
the terms of the contract, or by an interruption or reversal of
the supply of electricity, if such failure, interruption or
reversal shall be due to the elements, public enemies, strikes
or order of Court, which are beyond the control of the
Company, or any cause except willful default or neglect on its
part. Unless caused by an unreasonable practice of the
Company, the Company may, without liability, interrupt or
limit service to any or all Customers whenever, in the sole
judgment of the Company, such action is necessary in order
to prevent or limit any actual or threatened instability or
disturbance on the electric system of the Company or any
electric system interconnected with the Company.
Customers should be aware that they could occasionally
experience intermittent power interruptions. Since most
interruptions are temporary, the Company designs its
electrical system to clear these intermittent interruptions
without permanently interrupting electric service.
4.14
RIGHT TO REFUSE OR DISCONTINUE SERVICE
Since it is the Company’s obligation to provide safe and
satisfactory service to all Customers, the Company reserves
the right to refuse or discontinue service without notice if,
in the opinion of the Company, the Customer’s wiring,
equipment or appliances are unsafe for receiving electric
service or are harmful to the service of other Customers.
The Company will make a reasonable effort to notify the
Customer prior to disconnection and shall inform the
Customer of the steps that shall be taken to have service
restored. The Company reserves the right to refuse or
discontinue service with or without notice, and without
liability, under various circumstances other than those
mentioned above. These circumstances are set forth in
the Company’s Tariff as filed with the applicable
regulatory agencies and the rules and regulations of the
commissions.
4.15 STAND-BY GENERATOR SERVICE
The generator and all wiring installations connecting the
generator to the Customer’s wiring shall be installed in
accordance with the NEC. The Customer assumes full
responsibility for the installation and safe operation of
the generator. The Company reserves the right to
discontinue service to the Customer, without notice, any
time it is discovered that the generator is improperly
connected to the Customer’s circuits or is otherwise
unsafe.
4.16
TRANSFORMER VAULTS
When conditions are such that it is necessary to install
transformers within a building on the Customer’s
premises, the Customer will provide a suitable vault to
house the transformers and accessories.
Customers shall secure vault specifications from the
Company and consult the Company regarding the location
and construction of transformer vaults while building
plans are being prepared.
Vaults or rooms shall be so located as to be easily
accessible by direct entry from outside the building, for
the purpose of installation, maintenance and removal of
Company equipment. Vaults shall be of standard fireproof
construction, be adequately ventilated and drained.
Customer shall provide and install oil containment in
vaults where oil-filled Company equipment will be
located. Vaults shall comply with the NEC and any
applicable codes.
Transformer vaults shall contain only the transformers
and their auxiliary equipment. The Customer’s
secondary fuses, switches, circuit breakers and the
Company’s meters shall not be installed in the
transformer vault. The Company requires, out of
consideration for the safety of all concerned, that it be
notified and give its permission to a Customer or agent
to perform work on the Customer’s facilities which are
included in the vault (see Sections 8.02 and 8.06).
5.0 OVERHEAD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
(600 VOLTS OR LESS)
5.01
Customers desiring overhead service shall contact the
Company, prior to the start of construction, to obtain the
point of service drop attachment at the Customer’s building
or other support, type of metering facilities to be used, cost
and other information relative to this type of service.
The Company will provide overhead electrical service in
accordance with the state regulatory agency requirements
for overhead extension or, in the absence of such
requirements, in accordance with the Company’s electric
service Tariff. The Company shall not be required to provide
rear-lot construction to any Customer. The Company shall
provide service from facilities located along public
roadways that the Company has a legal right to occupy or
on public lands and private property across which
satisfactory rights-of-way or easements may be obtained.
If the Company requests, the Customer shall furnish the
Company, at no charge, property plats, utility plans, grading
plans, roadway profiles, load requirements and other items
showing details of proposed construction in a reasonable
time to allow the Company to engineer, design, acquire
materials and construct its facilities in a safe, efficient
manner.
MARYLAND ONLY: The Maryland Public Service
Commission generally requires extension of service to new
buildings for residential, commercial and industrial
occupancy to be made underground. However, where the
Commission permits overhead construction, provisions of
this section will apply.
5.02
The Company reserves the right to serve other Customers
from the Company’s equipment located in vaults on the
Customer’s premises, provided this does not interfere
with the Customer’s service.
GENERAL
SERVICE DROP
The Company shall provide, install, own and maintain the
service drop conductors from the overhead distribution
system to the point of attachment to the Customer’s
overhead service entrance (125 feet maximum).
The Company will furnish and the Customer will install the
service bracket necessary for the attachment of the
Company’s service drop conductors. In cases where a service
mast is required, only power service drop conductors shall
be attached to the service mast.
The Customer shall provide and maintain a safe, substantial
support for the Company’s overhead service connections. In
no case will the Company be responsible for the condition
of any Customer’s building or structure to which service
conductors are attached, unless caused by an unreasonable
practice of the Company. Cinder blocks, stucco, veneered
and similar type walls usually require Company approved
anchor bolts, or other acceptable means of support for
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termination of the service drop. Parapet walls and
chimneys are not acceptable supports. The Company
reserves the right to approve or deny alternate support
designs.
The service drop will not cross over property other than
that of the Customer to be served unless the Company
has obtained or received written consent from the
owner of such property.
The service drop should not be installed over buildings
or swimming pools. If the service drop must be
installed over buildings, NESC clearances shall be
maintained. Refer to Section 4.07 for required
swimming pool clearances. Trees should not be
planted under service drop conductors.
The Company shall not be required to furnish or install
more than one service drop for each building served.
However, exceptions to this rule will be made if
Company approval is obtained prior to proceeding
with any work and any of the following conditions are
met:
(a) Where required for types of service of different
phase or voltage.
(b) Where required by law.
(c) Where required for fire pumps or emergency lighting
or public safety regulations.
(d) Where a single property extends over an area that
makes it impractical to serve through one service
drop.
(e) Where the Company needs more than one service
drop to supply the Customer’s load requirements.
(f) Where multi-occupancy buildings have no common
locations for service equipment that is accessible
to all occupants.
5.03
SERVICE ENTRANCE
The Customer shall provide, install, own and maintain the
complete service entrance when supplied from an
overhead service drop, including meter socket*. In
addition, the Customer shall supply, install, own and
maintain all material located on the load side of the
service entrance disconnect.
* WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: The Company shall supply and
the Customer shall install the required meter socket (see
Section 9.02).
Where required, all transformer-operated metering
enclosures (including current and voltage transformers)
shall be pre-wired and furnished by the Company and
installed by the Customer (see Section 8.06). For remote
metering communications requirements, see section
8.08.
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The service entrance conductors shall be of sufficient
ampacity to meet the requirements of the NEC and any
other applicable codes. The service entrance conductors
shall not be spliced. Unmetered service entrance cables or
service entrance conduits on buildings, poles or structures
shall not be concealed or recessed.
The Customer’s service entrance shall have a minimum of
two driven ground rods (8 feet minimum length) at least six
(6) feet apart. The grounding electrode conductor shall be
continuous from the service entrance main disconnect to
both driven ground rods. The Customer shall install the
service entrance in such a manner to insure that all of the
grounding/ bonding requirements of the NEC are met or
exceeded.
5.04
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMPANY’S
AND CUSTOMER’S FACILITIES
The connections between the Company’s and the
Customer’s facilities shall be made only by authorized
employees of the Company. The Customer’s installation
shall be completed and any required inspections obtained
prior to the Company installing its facilities (see Section
4.06).
The Customer will be responsible for connecting all service
entrance conductors to any form of Customer-owned
disconnecting devices or equipment. In cases involving
large service drops, or parallel services, the Company will
advise the Customer sufficiently in advance of the time
when service is required concerning the number, size and
type of the Company’s conductor(s). The Customer will also
be responsible for insuring that the main disconnect or
terminal box has the proper number and size of terminals
and that the connected loads are balanced among phases
and sets of conductors.
The Company will be responsible for making all connections
to the Company’s power transformers or metering
transformers, regardless of whether involved conductors
are Company or Customer-owned. The Company will
provide connectors, and make the connections between the
Customer’s service entrance conductors and the Company’s
service drop conductors. This will be at a point designated
by the Company when the Customer’s service entrance
conductors are 750 kcmil or smaller and not more than one
entrance cable or set of conductors per Customer. If the
service entrance conductors are larger than 750 kcmil, the
Customer furnishes Company-approved connectors. The
Customer shall provide sufficient length of conductor for
Company to make required bends and connections.
When the Customer’s load necessitates parallel service
entrance conductors, the Customer shall furnish and install
suitable equipment to allow the Company to connect the
service drop with a single set of attachments
(see Figures 10 & 45).
5.05
PERMANENT OVERHEAD SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
A typical permanent overhead service installation is shown
in Figure 3. The service drop support provided by the
Customer shall be installed in such a manner to maintain
the clearances specified in Figure 1. If the Customer’s
building is not of sufficient height to provide for the
clearances required, the Customer shall provide a support
for attaching the Company’s service drop similar to that
shown in Figure 6a.
5.06
TEMPORARY OVERHEAD SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
A typical temporary overhead service installation is shown
in Figure 4. The service drop support provided by the
Customer shall be installed in such a manner to maintain
the clearances specified in Figure 1. The longest section of
conduit shall be used on the top section of the service
mast.
5.07
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME OVERHEAD
SERVICEINSTALLATIONS
A typical mobile home overhead service installation is
shown in Figure 5. The service drop support provided by
the Customer shall be installed in such a manner to
maintain the clearances specified in Figure 1. Upon
Company approval, a combination meter
socket/disconnect enclosure may be used for this type of
installation.
A manufactured home is considered a mobile home if any
of the following conditions exist:
(a) Located on leased or rented property.
(b) Located in a trailer park.
(c) Wheels, axles, and towing mechanisms are not
removed when installed.
(d) If it is not installed on a permanent foundation or
foundation that meet the requirements of local
building codes. A permanent foundation can be
either a perimeter or pier-type with concrete blocks
or poured concrete.
(e) If it does not have a manufacturer’s sticker to
indicate that the home is manufactured in
accordance with government specifications (Part
3280, Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
Standards, of the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development).
If none of the above conditions exist, a manufactured
home can either have an overhead or underground service
entrance and meter socket installed on the outside of the
home.
Recreational Vehicle park, the applicable requirements
should adhere to Part VI, Articles 551.71 through 551.81 of
the current addition of the NEC.
5.09
A farm or commercial operation with specific load
requirements may have service from a Customer-owned
central distribution pole to which the Company will extend
its overhead secondary service drop. Figure 7a provides the
specific details for this type of installation.
When the Customer elects to utilize an emergency generator,
the Customer’s facilities shall be arranged as shown in
Figures 7b & 8.
5.10
SMALL NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
For installations such as billboards, lights, signs, bus
shelters, phone booths, etc., which only have one or two
branch circuits serving the load, NEC Sections 230.42,
230.79, 230.90 and 230.91, including the following, shall
apply:
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In general, the rating of the service disconnecting means
(“main breaker”) shall not be rated less than the load to
be carried.
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For a service installation having only one branch circuit,
the service disconnecting means shall not be rated at less
than 15 amps. The branch circuit breaker also becomes
the service’s main disconnect and overcurrent protection
device.
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For a service installation having no more than two, 2 wire
branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall not
rated at less than 30 amps. In this case, the service’s main
disconnect will be a separate breaker from the branch
circuit breakers, but can be within the same panel or
enclosure.
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For all other electrical services on general service rates
(non-residential rates), the service disconnecting means
shall be at least 60 amps or greater.
The service supplied to non-residential service installations
can be 120V, 2-wire or 120/240V, 3-wire. The minimum
meter socket size in all cases will be 100 amps, and the
service entrance conductors can be sized according to the
load served, down to a minimum of #12 AWG copper. All
other applicable sections of this document shall apply,
including attachment point heights, clearances, grounding,
inspection requirements, notifications, Work Request
numbers, etc.
5.11
5.08
CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
INSTALLATIONS (FARM POLE)
OVERHEAD SERVICES IN EXCESS OF 600 VOLTS
RECREATION VEHICLE SERVICE INSTALLATIONS
The Customer shall contact the Company if a service voltage
in excess of 600 volts is required.
For service to an individual Recreational Vehicle or
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6.0
The Company will provide underground electrical
service in accordance with the state regulatory agency
requirements for underground extension or, in the
absence of such requirements, in accordance with the
Company’s electric service Tariff.
UNDERGROUND SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS
6.01
GENERAL
Customers desiring new underground service or
modifications to existing underground service, shall
contact the Company prior to the start of construction to
obtain the point of service lateral attachment at the
Customer’s building or other support, type of metering
facilities to be used, cost and other information relative
to this type of service.
The length, nature and route of an underground service
lateral shall be governed by good engineering practices
and shall be installed in such a manner that they are free
of drainage fields, septic systems, pipes, areas of deep
cultivation and other interference. Shrubs and trees
should not be planted over the underground service
lateral.
The Customer shall obtain all rights-of-way, easements
and local, state, and federal governmental agency
permits required for service on the Customer’s owned or
leased property prior to the Company installing its
facilities. The Company will obtain all rights-of-way,
easements and permits required for service beyond the
Customer’s property. In those governmental jurisdictions
where the Customer is not permitted to perform
trenching work under the Company’s permit, the
Customer shall obtain all permits required to complete
the work. The Customer shall be required to clear the
service lateral route of trees, tree stumps and other
obstructions and prepare rough grade to within six (6)
inches of final grade on the Customer’s property prior to
the Company installing its facilities. If the Customer
performs any future modifications, (such as grading,
building additions, swimming pools, etc.) that will require
the service lateral to be relocated, the Customer shall pay
for this relocation.
The Company shall control the initial and subsequent use
of the trench and its backfill. At the Company’s option,
communication utilities such as telephone and CATV,
may share the trench. No separation between the
Company’s cables and telephone or CATV facilities is
required by the Company when the cables are installed in
conduit. Telephone and CATV companies may have
requirements for separation. Joint trench with gas, water
or sewer should be avoided unless local conditions or
regulations require the use of a shared trench. Gas, water
and sewer lines may share the trench provided a twelve
(12) inch minimum separation, preferably horizontal, is
maintained between the gas, water, sewer and electric
lines; however, greater separation should be maintained
where practical. Local gas, water and sewage companies
may require further separation. Customer’s private lines
are not permitted to be placed in trenches provided for
Company use.
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The Company shall not be required to provide rear-lot
construction to any Customer. The Company shall
provide service from facilities located along public
roadways that the Company has a legal right to occupy
or on public lands and private property across which
satisfactory rights-of-way or easements may be
obtained.
If the Company requests, the Customer shall furnish the
Company, at no charge, property plats, utility plans,
grading plans, roadway profiles, load requirements and
other items showing details of proposed construction in
a reasonable time to allow the Company to engineer,
design, acquire materials and construct its facilities in a
safe efficient manner.
Special requirements are necessary for electrical service
in the following states:
MARYLAND ONLY: The Maryland Public Service
Commission generally requires extension of service to
new buildings for residential, commercial and industrial
occupancy to be made underground.
PENNSYLVANIA ONLY: The Pennsylvania Public
Utility Commission requires the Company to install
electric distribution facilities underground for the
following Customers:
(a) Residential developments, including mobile
home developments, when there are five or
more adjoining unoccupied lots (shall be utilities
ready).
(b) Multi-family buildings in which there are five or
more single-family residences.
VIRGINIA ONLY: When the Customer requests the
Company to install underground facilities in residential
subdivisions of five or more lots, the Company shall
install all underground facilities in accordance with its
Tariff on file with the Virginia State Corporation
Commission.
6.02
SERVICE LATERAL (RESIDENTIAL)
The Customer shall provide a location suitable to the
Company for the required pad-mounted transformer(s)
and other devices. Such location shall be free from
obstructions and, where required, the Customer shall
furnish and install protection from vehicular traffic as
shown in Figure 27. The Company will furnish and install
single-phase, pad-mounted transformer foundation(s).
For services to multi-family residential buildings that
require 3-phase services, the Customer shall furnish and
install 3-phase pad mounted transformer foundations in
accordance with the Company’s specifications (see Figures
28, 29 and 30).
When the Customer decides to install shrubs to shield a
pad-mounted transformer or other pad-mounted
equipment, see Figure 26 for recommended plant types
and planting distances from equipment. The Customer is
warned that pad-mounted transformers and padmounted equipment have underground electric cables
entering and exiting them below grade. State law requires
the Customer to call the toll free number to have the
underground cables located before digging. (see Section
6.10) The Company accepts no responsibility for damage
to Customer-owned shrubs resulting from maintenance of
Company-owned facilities.
The Customer shall provide, at his expense, all necessary
excavating and backfill and shall furnish and install the
service lateral conduit. The Company shall own and
maintain all service lateral facilities, including the service
lateral facilities installed by the Customer. The Company
will specify the type and size of the conduit to be installed.
Also, the Customer shall install a 1/4” diameter, nylon or
polypropylene, pulling rope that is necessary for the
Company to install its underground conductors. Final
acceptance of all work performed by the Customer shall be
determined by Company personnel subsequent to the
installation of the Company’s facilities. The Company
reserves the right to refuse service until the Company’s
standards and specifications have been met.
VIRGINIA ONLY: For residential single-phase subdivisions
of five or more lots contracted under tariff plan Schedule
“E”, Plan “C”, the Company shall provide all necessary
facilities for electric service, including excavating and
backfill. For all other underground service requests, the
Customer shall provide all necessary excavating and
backfill and shall furnish and install the service lateral
conduit. The Company shall own and maintain the service
lateral. The Company will specify the type and size of the
conduit to be installed. Also, the Customer shall install a
1/4” diameter, nylon or polypropylene, pulling rope that is
necessary for the Company to install its underground
conductors.
6.03
SERVICE LATERAL (COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL)
The Customer shall provide a location suitable to the
Company for the required pad-mounted transformer(s)
and other equipment. Such location shall be free from
obstructions and, when required, the Customer shall
furnish and install protection from vehicular traffic as
shown in Figure 27.
For single-phase installations;
(a) The Company will furnish and install single-phase padmounted transformer foundation(s) (See Figure 31).
(b) When the metering is located on the Customer’s
building or structure, the Company will provide
and install all service lateral conductors to the
point of metering. Customer shall provide, for the
Company’s use, all necessary excavating and
backfill and shall furnish and install the service
lateral conduit. The Company will specify the type
and size of the conduit to be installed. Also the
Customer shall install a 1/4” diameter, nylon or
polypropylene, pulling rope that is necessary for
the Company to install its underground
conductors. The Company shall own and
maintain all service lateral facilities to the point of
metering, including the service lateral conduit
installed by the Customer.
(c) When the metering (transformer-rated) is located at
the Company’s pad-mounted transformer, the
Customer shall provide all necessary excavating and
backfill and shall furnish, own, install, and maintain
the service lateral conduits and conductors. The
Customer shall furnish, own, install, and maintain a
Company-approved meter socket mounting
structure
within five (5) feet of the transformer and install a 11/4” IMC or rigid metallic conduit between the
transformer and the meter socket.
For three-phase installations;
(a) The Customer shall furnish and install three-phase,
pad mounted transformer foundation(s) in
accordance with the Company specifications (see
Figures 28, 29, and 30.)
(b) For three-phase service lateral installed in conduit,
the conductors shall be installed as A-B-C-N in each
conduit rather than segregated by phases.
(c) When the metering is located on the Customer’s
building or structure, the Company will provide
and install all service lateral conductors to the
point of metering. Customer shall provide, for
the Company’s use, all necessary excavating and
backfill and shall furnish and install the service
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lateral conduit. The Company will specify the type
and size of the conduit to be installed. Also the
Customer shall install a 1/4” diameter, nylon or
polypropylene, pulling rope that is necessary for
the Company to install its underground
conductors. The Company shall own and maintain
all service lateral facilities to the point of
metering, including the service lateral conduit
installed by the Customer. For transformer-rated
meter installations – refer to Section 8.06.
(d) When the metering is located at the Company’s padmounted transformer (preferred), the Customer shall
provide all necessary excavating and backfill and
shall furnish, own, install, and maintain the service
lateral conduits and conductors. For transformerrated metering at pad-mounted transformer, refer to
Section 8.07.
(e) For metering communications, refer to Section 8.08
Existing services. Where the customer installed service
lateral conduits and service lateral conductors to metering
equipment using the Customer Requirements for Electric
Service standards prior to 2/1/1997, the Customer shall be
responsible for repairs and upgrades.
6.04
SERVICE ENTRANCE
The Customer shall provide and install, own and maintain
the complete service entrance from and including the
meter socket* to the service entrance disconnect. In
addition, the Customer shall supply, install, own and
maintain all material located on the load side of the
service entrance disconnect.
* WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: The Company shall supply and
the Customer shall install the required meter socket (see
Section 9.02).
Where required, all transformer-operated metering
enclosures (including current and voltage transformers)
shall be pre-wired and furnished by the Company and
installed by the Customer (see Section 8.06).
The service entrance conductors shall be of sufficient
ampacity to meet the requirements of the NEC and any
other applicable codes. The service entrance conductors
shall not be spliced.
The Customer’s service entrance shall have a minimum of
two driven ground rods (eight (8) feet minimum length) at
least six (6) feet apart. The grounding electrode conductor
shall be continuous from the service entrance main
disconnect to both driven ground rods. The Customer shall
install the service entrance in such a manner to insure that
all of the grounding/bonding requirements of the NEC are
met or exceeded.
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6.05
CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMPANY’S &
CUSTOMER’S FACILITIES
The connections between the Company’s and the
Customer’s facilities shall be made only by authorized
employees of the Company. The Customer’s installation
shall be completed and any required inspections
obtained prior to the time the Company installs its
facilities (see Section 4.06).
The Customer will be responsible for connecting all
service entrance conductors to any form of Customerowned disconnecting devices or equipment. In cases
involving underground service laterals, or parallel
services, the Company will advise the Customer
sufficiently in advance of the time when service is
required concerning the number, size and type of
conductor(s) the Company will use. The Customer will
also be responsible for insuring that the main disconnect
or terminal box has the proper number and size of
terminals to accept the Company’s conductors and that
loads shall be so connected as to be balanced among
phases and sets of conductors.
The Company will be responsible for making all
connections to its power transformer or metering
transformers regardless of whether involved conductors
are Company or Customer owned. The Company will
connect its service lateral to the Customer’s service
entrance. For commercial or industrial Customers, the
Company will furnish and install the connectors necessary
to connect the Customer’s service lateral to the
Company’s pad-mounted transformer. The Customer
shall provide sufficient length of conductor for Company
to make required bends and connections.
6.06
PERMANENT UNDERGROUND SERVICE
INSTALLATION
Typical permanent underground service installations are
shown in Figures 20, 21, 23 and 24. The service lateral
shall be installed in such a manner to maintain the
clearances as shown.
6.07
TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND SERVICE
INSTALLATION
A typical temporary underground service installation is
shown in Figure 22.
6.08
MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME
UNDERGROUND SERVICE INSTALLATION
A typical mobile home underground service installation is
shown in Figure 21. The Customer will be required to
provide a suitable support for the Company’s metering
facilities. The location of this support shall be subject to
Company approval. In addition to the installation shown
in Figure 21, when a combination meter socket/disconnect
or load center is used as service equipment for any mobile
home the following shall apply:
a) The line side lugs of the meter socket shall be
factory wired or bussed to a location in or below
the disconnect or load center and allow the
service lateral conductors to terminate without
bending or passing over top of or around other
equipment or terminations.
b) The meter socket shall be in the top position of
the combination equipment, above the
disconnect or load center section.
To determine whether or not a manufactured home is
considered a mobile home, refer to items (a) through
(e) in Subsection 5.07.
6.09
UNDERGROUND SERVICE INSTALLATIONS IN
EXCESS OF 600 VOLTS
The Customer shall contact the Company if a service
voltage in excess of 600 volts is required.
6.10
EXCAVATION NEAR UTILITY
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
For safety to persons, property, or to prevent loss of service
to the public, person(s) planning to excavate shall mark
the area to be excavated with white paint and call the
telephone number listed below for that state for assistance
in locating and marking underground facilities. This call
shall be made at least 48 hours (72 hours in
PENNSYLVANIA), not including weekends and holidays,
in advance of the planned excavation.
MARYLAND: “Miss Utility” (1-800-257-7777)
PENNSYLVANIA: “Pennsylvania One-Call” (1-800-242-1776)
VIRGINIA: “Miss Utility” (1-800-552-7001)
WEST VIRGINIA: “Miss Utility” (1-800-245-4848)
Excavation shall not begin until excavator has been
notified:
(a) That the line location has been marked by stakes,
paint, or other suitable identifying means as
indicated below: MARYLAND: within 18 inches (3 feet
in Montgomery County) on either side.
PENNSYLVANIA: within 18 inches on either side
horizontally from the outside wall of such line.
VIRGINIA & WEST VIRGINIA: within 2 feet on
either side.
(b) That in extraordinary cases, if the utility cannot
mark within 2 working days, it will notify the
person proposing to excavate of this fact and will
advise the person of the date and time when the
underground facility will be marked.
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(c) That a utility’s underground facilities are not within
the area of proposed excavation and therefore do
not have to be marked.
In the event excavation uncovers buried electrical cables,
conduits, or warning tape with the following message
“CAUTION—BURIED ELECTRICAL LINE BELOW,”
please discontinue excavation immediately and notify the
Company (1-800-255-3443).
The National Call Before You Dig Hotline number (811) is
available to request underground location in many states.
7.0
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT
7.01
GENERAL
The Customer shall notify the Company prior to adding
electrical equipment so that facilities of proper capacity
may be provided to assure satisfactory operation of the
Customer’s equipment and to protect both the Customer’s
and the Company’s equipment against damage. The
Customer is required to provide protection that will
prevent damage to equipment from normal operations of
the Company’s supply system. This equipment includes
motors, welders, heating equipment, voltage sensitive
devices, harmonic producing equipment, x-ray
equipment, and other equipment that may require
special starting and protection.
7.02
MOTOR INSTALLATIONS
It is characteristic for most motors to draw a heavy
momentary current on starting. The starting current for AC motors can be on the order of three to ten times the
normal running current. If sufficient capacity is not
present in the Customer’s circuits and in the Company’s
facilities serving them, the motor may not start properly,
resulting in overheating, blown fuses or damage to the
motor and other equipment. In addition, it may result in
excessive voltage fluctuations and light flicker that may
be objectionable to the Customers using the motor, as
well as to other Customers supplied from the same lines.
It is, therefore, necessary for the Company to place
restrictions on the starting current of a motor either by
limiting the size of the motor or by requiring the
Customer to install suitable starting devices.
Motors installed should be suitable for operation at the
service voltage available. The Customer shall consult the
Company (1-800-255-3443) prior to purchasing or
installing any motor to verify the voltage, frequency and
phase characteristics of the services to be supplied, the
capacity available, and the suitability of the proposed
equipment for operation at the intended location.
The following maximum permissible motor starting
currents shall apply to the installation of motors:
Equipment for Operation at:
Total Locked Rotor Current Not to Exceed:
Single-Phase
120 volts
240 volts
2 hp or less
60 amp
2 hp to 6.5 hp
Over 6.5 hp
60 amp plus 20 amp per hp in excess of 2 hp
Consult Company*
50 amp
Three-Phase
240 volts**
2 hp or less
2 hp to 19.9 hp
Over 19.9 hp
50 amp
50 amp plus 14 amp per hp in excess of 2 hp
Consult Company
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*Upon proper application, the Company will
investigate the possibility of serving single-phase
capacitor start, capacitor run motors larger than 6.5 hp
where such service does not adversely affect our
Customers.
**Three-phase supply is not available for residential
rate schedule service.
For poly-phase motors and equipment to be operated at
voltages other than 240 volts, the locked rotor currents
specified for 240 volts shall be multiplied by the inverse
ratio of the voltages.
Where equipment, ratings or starting characteristics other
than those covered in the preceding table are being
considered, the Company will furnish information
regarding higher starting currents for single-phase
motors and 3-phase motors which will be permitted
under specific conditions. Permissible starting currents
will depend upon the size of the motor, the frequency of
the starting, the character of the Customer’s load, and the
design and capacity of the Company’s supply system in
the area. Generally, this will be equivalent to the
maximum starting current that, in the Company’s
opinion, can be supplied without causing undue
interference with service to other Customers. Whenever a
starting current that is not covered in the preceding table
causes undue interference with service to other
Customers, the Customer shall provide a starting device
of a type that will reduce the starting current to the value
required to eliminate such interference.
The Customer shall contact the Company prior to the
installation of any D-C motor or adjustable speed drive.
7.03
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT PROTECTION
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cutoff switch with 190 F maximum cutoff of electric supply
and UL listed. Water heater elements exceeding these
parameters may cause excessive flicker to Customer.
It is the Customer’s responsibility to provide
protection in accordance with the Customer’s
requirements and any applicable codes.
Specifically, the use of phase-failure and phase-reversal
relays, are required on all new poly-phase motor
installations. It is also highly recommended that existing
poly-phase motor installations be retrofitted with phasefailure and phase-reversal relays to protect the motors
from damage. Single-phasing conditions in the electrical
supply system may damage motors. The Customer has
several options to provide phase-failure and phasereversal protection. Some of the options are as follows:
(a) One phase-failure and phase-reversal device may
protect single motor or a group of motors.
(b) The phase-failure and phase-reversal device can be
installed on each motor and open all motor contacts
and/or the device can activate an alarm to alert
the Customer that a phase-failure or reversal
condition exists.
The Company will not be responsible in any way for
damage to the Customer’s equipment that is due to
failure of the Customer to provide adequate
protection.
7.04
AIR CONDITIONERS, CENTRAL SPACE HEATING,
HEAT PUMPS, INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL
HEATING ELEMENTS IN HEAT PUMPS
Thermostatically controlled electric furnaces, boilers, and
supplemental resistance heating elements in heat pumps
with an installed capacity greater than 12kW shall be
switched in 6kW (max.) increments at minimum intervals of
10 seconds, whether incrementally increasing or
decreasing the load.
For installations greater than 24kW, the Company shall be
consulted to determine staging parameters, unless
switching can be accomplished in stages of 6kW as
indicated in the preceding paragraph.
A Customer, installing a heat pump or air conditioner, in
excess of 5 ton (single-phase) or 20 ton (three-phase),
shall contact the Company prior to installation of the
equipment.
7.05
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
The heating elements of residential electric water heaters
and tank-less water heaters shall be limited to a maximum
of 5,500 watts each, shall be 208 or 240 volts,
thermostatically controlled and connected to prevent
simultaneous operation. All water heaters shall be
equipped with an American Standards Association
approved pressure-temperature relief valve located in the
top of the tank, a two-pole, manual reset over-temperature
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The Company shall be consulted before installing electric
water heating equipment with heating elements in excess
of 5,500 watts. The Company is not responsible for
unsatisfactory service resulting from the operation of
such water heaters installed by Customer without
consulting Company. When the installation of residential
electric water heating equipment with heating elements
in excess of 5,500 watts requires additional facilities,
Customer shall pay the costs of additional facilities
beyond those facilities normally furnished by the
Company.
All bathtubs, showers, sinks, and washtubs shall have all
their metallic parts, metallic water pipes, and metallic
drainpipes bonded and grounded.
7.06
ELECTRIC WELDING, X-RAY, RADIO,
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT, ETC.
Electric welding equipment shall not be connected to the
Company’s lines without first consulting the Company.
Electric welding equipment may cause serious flicker in
the Customer’s lighting as well as that of other
neighboring Customers. On rural lines and urban
residential distribution
systems, welding equipment shall be limited to a
maximum of 50 amperes when supplied at 240 volts. A
transformer-type welder is recommended for use on the
Company’s lines. Straight resistance line voltage welders
are not acceptable. Electric apparatus (such as X-ray
equipment, radio, television and electronic transmitting
equipment, and other electronic applications), which have
an adverse effect on the Company’s ability to supply
adequate service to all its Customers, shall not be installed
on and operated from the Company’s lines until the
Customer has secured specifications and available capacity
from the Company.
7.07
LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION
The Company provides protection on its lines to minimize
damage from lightning. The Company will not be
responsible for damage to Customer’s equipment because
the Customer did not provide adequate lightning or surge
protection or due to the failure of any such devices.
7.08
THREE-PHASE CONVERTER
Phase converters may be used to supply energy to 3-phase
motors from a single-phase service. 3-phase motors
served from phase converters may cause serious flicker in
the Customer’s lighting or adversely affect the operation
of other equipment in the Customer’s premises. The
phase converter shall be sized properly for the load to be
served in order to minimize the magnitude of voltage
fluctuations caused by motor starting. The Company shall
be consulted before a phase converter is installed to
insure that its operation will not affect other neighboring
Customers. The Company reserves the right to refuse
service to a phase converter installation if it is determined
that it would adversely affect the Company’s ability to
supply adequate service to all its Customers.
8.0
METER INSTALLATIONS
8.01
GENERAL
Meters and meter testing devices are furnished, installed
and maintained by the Company. They remain the
property of the Company and shall not be moved or the
connections changed by any person other than
authorized employees of the Company.
All metering shall be installed on the line side of the
Customer’s main disconnecting means except for a
480Y/277 volt metering installation where the Company
requires a meter disconnect ahead of the meter or where
the NEC requires a main disconnect ahead of a group of
more than six (6) meters. See Figures 42, 43 and 45 for
self-contained, 480Y/277 volt, 4-wire metering
installations. Consult Company prior to purchasing or
installing equipment.
Meter sockets, metering transformer cabinets and all
other enclosures and switchboxes installed on the line
side of the meter shall be equipped with provisions to
accept a Company meter seal before connection will be
made by the Company. Meter sockets, transformer
cabinets, and other meter service enclosures are not to be
used by the Customer as junction boxes—only service
entrance conductors are permitted. Metered and
unmetered conductors shall not be installed in the same
conduit, enclosure or raceway. Any energized meter
socket must be properly covered at all times when the
meter is not in place. Meter sockets and service conduits
shall not be recessed into the wall. Unmetered service
entrance cables or service entrance conduits on
buildings, poles or structures shall not be concealed or
recessed.
Meter installations that have the meter socket as part of a
pedestal, multi-metered equipment, or attached to or an
integral part of customer-owned service equipment shall
be approved by the Company prior to purchase and
installation by the Customer.
The Company, in accordance with the rate schedule
selected and the type of service supplied, determines the
capacity and type of meter installation to accommodate
the Customer’s load.
location designated by the Company. Outdoor meter
locations are required for all meters except where the
Company gives approval otherwise.
For residential single-family, duplex and townhouse
dwellings, the meter socket shall be located outside
within 15 feet of the nearest corner of the dwelling to the
Company facilities. If this location is not feasible due to
physical obstructions, such as garage doors or windows,
the Company will choose an alternate location closest to
its service facilities (see Figure 40).
The meter socket shall be installed so that the top of the
socket is not more than 5’-6” or less than 4’-0” above the
finished grade. Meter socket height for pedestals, multimetered equipment, or meter sockets attached to or an
integral part of customer-owned service equipment shall
be approved by the Company. The Customer shall provide
at least 15” of clear space on all sides of the meter as well
as 30” in front of the meter. The above clearances shall be
maintained regardless of structural changes of the
building. The Company will not accept a meter to be
located in an area which could be dangerous to meter
readers or testers, or where conditions would prevent the
meter person from standing in front of the meter to test
or read. Meters, meter sockets and metering transformers
shall not be located in a manhole or any similarly
classified location.
A meter may be located on a Customer-owned pole with
prior Company approval. This pole shall be yellow pine,
cedar or equivalent, pressure-treated and provide proper
clearances (see Figure 1). Before installing pole, consult
the Company (1-800-255-3443) for proper size and setting
depth (see Figures 5, 6, and 7). Any metering installation
on a Company-owned pole shall have the specific written
approval of the Company.
8.03
When alterations or additions to a building or its wiring
require a change in meter location, the Customer shall
notify the Company before proceeding with any work.
The Customer may be responsible for the Company’s
costs for facility modifications. The Customer shall be
responsible for all costs incurred in moving the socket
and wiring.
8.04
EMERGENCY METER REMOVAL
Firefighters and other emergency personnel SHALL NOT
remove electric meters during fires or other emergencies.
Removing a meter MAY NOT de-energize the building or
contribute to the safety of firefighters or emergency
personnel.
8.05
8.02
METER RELOCATIONS
GROUP METER INSTALLATION
METER LOCATIONS
The Customer shall provide space for the installation of
the Company’s meters and equipment at an outside
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In serving groups of residential or commercial
installations, provisions may be made to group meters at
a single location that will be accessible to the tenant and
necessary changes to correct the situation.
to the Company (see Figures 43, 44 & 45).
The Customer is responsible for permanently labeling
each meter socket with its corresponding apartment,
office, etc. being served. Labeling shall be by stenciled
paint, engraving, stamping or riveted metal tag.
In large buildings, special conditions may make it
desirable to group, on each floor or area, the meters for
individual Customers located on that floor or area.
Detailed plans of such installations shall be submitted to
the Company for approval before construction is started
or equipment purchased. When it is necessary that the
Customer install a main/service disconnecting means
because of the number of meters, this disconnecting
means shall be sealed and the Customer will be permitted
to break the switch seals only for the purpose of replacing
fuses or for maintenance. In such instances, the Customer
shall promptly notify the Company that the seals have
been broken.
8.06
TRANSFORMER-RATED METER INSTALLATIONS
All transformer-rated metering enclosures (including
metering current and voltage transformers) shall be prewired and furnished by the Company and installed by the
Customer. Consult the Company for details (see Figures
47, 48 & 49).
Provisions shall be made for the installation of metering
transformers for single-phase or 3-phase services in excess
of 320 amperes. Metering transformers are normally
installed on the line side of all service protective
equipment, except where the NEC requires a main
disconnect ahead of the metering.
When overhead service is provided, the metering
transformer(s) will normally be of the outdoor-type and
mounted sufficiently high, on the outside of the building,
so that a transformer enclosure is not required (see
Figures 11 & 50).
When a busway is used for the service entrance
conductors, the Customer shall mount metering
transformers, furnished by the Company, in the
busway.
Metering transformers may be installed in Customerowned transformer vaults, cubicles, switchgear or on
switchboards, when prior arrangements are made with
the Company. Meters, meter sockets and metering
transformers shall not be located in a manhole or any
similarly classified location.
Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and
maintained about all metering equipment. The meter
socket shall be located outside and be mounted so that
the top of the socket is between 5’-6” maximum and 4’-0”
minimum above finished grade and within 30’ (cable
length) of the current transformers.
If changes are made on the premises, thereby making the
existing meter location unsafe or inaccessible for reading
or testing, the Customer shall be required to make the
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Customer-owned equipment shall not be connected in
the secondary metering circuit.
8.07
TRANSFORMER-RATED METERING AT PADMOUNTED TRANSFORMER
The preferred location for transformer-rated metering
will be at the Company-owned, pad-mounted
transformer. The Customer shall be required to provide
all facilities on the load side of the metering. For remote
metering communication requirements see Section 8.08.
The Company shall be consulted regarding necessary
space requirements and equipment to be furnished and
installed by the Customer.
8.08
METERING COMMUNICATIONS
The Company may require remote interrogation of
metering when the assigned rate schedule deems
interval metering is required. When the Company
deems remote interrogation is required, the following
shall apply:
(a) Transformer Rated Metering At PadMounted Transformer
Customer shall furnish and install a 1-1/4” conduit
and 1/4” nylon or polypropylene pulling rope from
the secondary compartment of the pad-mounted
transformer to a location at the Customer’s building
where telephone line service can be made available
at the telephone company’s demarcation point.
Once the conduit from the pad-mounted
transformer enters the building, cable may be used
to the demarcation point or the conduit may be
continued to the demarcation point (See Figures 24,
28, and 29). Consult Company for details prior to
installation.
(b) Transformer Rated Metering – Cabinet or
Channel Package
Customer shall provide access (cable or conduit) to
the telephone company facilities (demarcation
point) within 5 feet of the meter socket on the same
wall surface exclusively for Company remote
metering purposes. Conduit shall be a minimum 11/4” diameter, with a 1/4” nylon or polypropylene
pulling rope from the meter point to the telephone
company facilities (See Figures 23, 48, 49 and 50).
Consult Company for details prior to
installation.
8.09 SEALS
The Company will seal all meters and points of access to
the wiring, ahead of the meter. All cabinets, switchboxes,
terminal boxes, etc., either inside or outside the building,
which contain unmetered wires, shall be made sealable
by the Customer before service will be supplied. Where
equipment is not arranged for sealing, 1/8” diameter
holes shall be provided by the Customer for sealing
purposes. All service entrance conduit fittings used
outside the building ahead of the meter shall have nonremovable covers. All such fittings used inside the
building ahead of the meter, if not of the non-removable
cover-type, shall be drilled for sealing. The Company
prohibits the breaking of Company seals by
unauthorized persons, or tampering with meters or with
any wiring equipment located ahead of the meter.
9.0
METER SOCKETS
9.01
GENERAL
A self-contained meter socket will be used for singlephase and 3-phase electric service not exceeding 320
amperes at service voltages less than 600 volts. Meter
sockets shall be of the ring-less type and conform to
Section 9.05 METER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS. Meter sockets
that are part of a pedestal, multi-metered equipment, or
attached to or an integral part of customer-owned service
equipment shall be approved by the Company prior to
purchase and installation by the Customer.
A self-contained meter socket shall be an outdoor-type,
weatherproof construction, Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL) listed, suitable for overhead or underground
installation and plug-in type meter. The enclosure shall
be a minimum of 16 gauge galvanneal or zinc coated
steel or 14-gauge aluminum with painted finish. Provision
shall be made for sealing by wire and padlock.
Meter sockets shall be securely mounted in a true vertical
position on a wall or other support with a minimum of
four (4) corner fasteners. For non-masonry structures,
meter sockets shall be secured to bracing installed
between exterior wall studs with 1/4” lag screws (or No. 12
sheet metal screws) embedded 1-1/2" into the wood.
Where secured to brick or other masonry, 1/4" lag screws (or
No. 12 sheet metal screws) with lead anchor shields
embedded 1-1/2" into the masonry shall be used. For
manufactured homes (HUD approved) mounted on a
permanent foundation, meter sockets shall be mounted
to the exterior wall studs using the center hole positions
in the socket. Meter sockets and service conduits shall not
be recessed into the wall. Unmetered service entrance
cables or service entrance conduits on buildings, poles or
structures shall not be concealed or recessed. All cable or
conduit connections on the top of the meter socket shall
be rain tight.
9.02
COMPANY-FURNISHED METER SOCKETS
The Company will furnish meter sockets for the following:
(See Section 9.03 for Customer-furnished meter sockets)
(a) Transformer-rated meters.
(b) Meter sockets mounted on 3-phase, pad-mounted
transformers.
(c) Meter sockets shall not be installed on single-phase,
pad-mounted transformers.
(d) WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: All self-contained, singleposition meter sockets will be furnished by the
Company and installed by the Customer. The
Customer shall obtain the Company’s approval, prior
to purchase, for installation of other than Companysupplied meter sockets.
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9.05
WESTVIRGINIAONLY:METERSOCKETSSUPPLIEDBY
ALLEGHENYPOWER
Company
Cont.
Approx.
Stock
Ampacit
No.
Phase Size*
Description
188319
100
1 8” X 10.5” For overhead (250kcmil lugs)
188320
200
1
11” X 14” For overhead (350kcmil lugs)
188317
200
1
188322
320
1
15” X 30” underground (3/8” studs)
188008
200
3
12” X 19” For overhead (350kcmil lugs)
188106
320
3
18” X 33” underground (3/8” studs)
13" X
15.5”
For underground use only
(350kcmil lugs)
Single-phase, 3-wire 120/240 volt meter sockets
General: 4-terminal, ring-less, UL label, socket suitable for
plug-in meter. For 120/208 volt (network), meter sockets
require a fifth terminal (jaw) in the 9 o’clock position.
Requirements for approximate physical dimensions do not
apply to multi-position sockets. Number of concentric
knockouts may be increased on multi-position sockets.
100 Ampere Continuous (Overhead Service)
For overhead and
For overhead and
* Consult Company for actual size.
9.03
METER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER-FURNISHED METER SOCKETS
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Line and load lugs: lay-in for #2 AL or CU.
Neutral: double lay-in for #2 AL or CU.
By-pass: horn-type
Approximate physical dimensions: 8.0”W X 10.5”H X
3.5”D minimum.
(5) Raised hub opening in the top with provisions for
interchangeable gasket-less conduit hubs or closure
plate.
200 Ampere Continuous (Overhead Service)
The Customer will furnish meter sockets for the following:
(See Section 9.02 for Company-furnished meter sockets
and Section 9.05 for meter socket specifications).
(a)
All self-contained sockets for 100, 200 and 320
ampere, single-phase, 120/240 volt service. Also, all
self-contained sockets for 100 and 200 ampere,
single-phase, network, 120/208 volt service, only
where 120/208 volt is available.
(b) All self-contained sockets for 200 and 320 ampere,
3-phase, 4-wire, 240/120 volt delta, 208/120 volt
wye and 480/277 volt wye services.
(c) All 2, 4 or 6 position multi-gang meter sockets, factory
assembled multi-meter centers, mobile home
pedestals and other special locations requiring
120/240 volt or120/208 volt, single-phase, 3-wire
service.
(d) WEST VIRGINIA ONLY -- See Section 9.02 (d).
9.04
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Line and load lugs: lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU.
Neutral: double lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU.
By-pass: horn-type.
Approximate physical dimensions: 11.0”W X 14.0”H X
4.5”D minimum.
(5) Raised hub opening in the top with provisions for
interchangeable gasket-less conduit hubs or closure
plate.
200 Ampere Continuous (Underground Service)
(1) Line and load lugs: lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU.
Line terminals to be offset (bussed) to side.
(2) Neutral: double lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU
offset (bussed) to side.
(3) By-pass: horn-type.
(4) Approximate physical dimensions: 13”W X 15.5”H X
5”D minimum.
(5) Knockouts: two sets of concentric knockouts in
bottom plate for 3” conduit.
320 Ampere Continuous (Overhead/Underground Service)
METER SOCKET REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS
Customers are responsible for the maintenance and
replacement of their meter sockets, except those listed in
Section 9.02. In the event of a failure, damage or the
replacement of the socket due to rewiring, the Customer
shall engage an electrical contractor to have this work
performed.
WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: In the event of failure of a
Company-owned standard meter socket, the Company will
repair the socket or provide a replacement for the failed
meter socket. The Customer is responsible for the
installation of the replacement meter socket. If the
Customer’s service entrance conductors require
replacement, the Company will furnish a replacement
socket to the Customer for installation by the Customer’s
electrical contractor.
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(1) Line and load: 3/8” stud with belleville washer and
nut to accommodate AL/CU terminal lugs. Line
terminals to be offset (bussed) to side.
(2) Neutral: two 3/8” studs, same as line and load.
(3) By-pass: lever arm by-pass with jaw tension
release.
(4) Approximate physical dimensions 15.0”W X 29”
H X 5.0”D minimum.
(5) Knockouts: two sets of concentric knockouts in
bottom plate for 3” conduit.
(6) Raised hub opening in the top with provisions
for interchangeable gasket-less conduit hubs or
closure plate.
(7) Socket shall be able to accept either a
200 or 320 ampere meter.
Three-phase, 4-wire, 240/120 volt delta, 208/120 volt wye
and 480/277 volt wye meter sockets
General: 7-terminal, ring-less, UL label, socket suitable for
plug-in meter. Meter socket shall have a transparent, crack
resistant safety shield to provide protection from shorts
and shock. Requirements for approximate physical
dimensions do not apply to multi-position sockets.
Number of concentric knockouts may be increased on
multi-position sockets.
200 Ampere Continuous (Overhead Service)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Line and load lugs: lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU.
Neutral: double lay-in for up to 350kcmil AL or CU.
By-pass: lever arm by-pass with jaw tension release.
Raised hub opening in the top with provisions for
interchangeable gasket-less 3” conduit hubs or closure
plate.
(5) Approximate physical dimensions: 12.0” W X
19.0”H X 5.0”D minimum.
(6) Knockouts: two sets of concentric knockouts in
bottom plate for 3” conduit.
320 Ampere Continuous (Overhead/Underground)
(1) Line and load: 3/8” stud with belleville washer and
nut to accommodate AL/CU terminal lugs. Line
terminals to be offset (bussed) to side.
(2) Neutral: two 3/8” studs, same as line and load.
(3) By-pass: lever arm by-pass with jaw tension
release.
(4) Approximate physical dimensions 18.0”W X 33.0”
H X 6.0”D minimum.
(5) Knockouts: two sets of concentric knockouts in
bottom plate for 4” conduit.
(6) Raised hub opening in the top with provisions
for interchangeable gasket-less conduit hubs or
closure plate.
(7) Socket shall be able to accept either a
200 or 320 ampere meter.
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Appendix:
Service and Meter Installation
Specification Drawings
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Overhead Service
Installations
600 volts or Less
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FIG. 1
SERVICE DROP CLEARANCE MINIMUMS
FOR SERVICES UNDER 600 VOLTS
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
A
B
G
Telephone service at point of attachment
Doors, porches, fire escapes and similar locations
Lowest point of drip loop: Multiplex
Open wire to 300V to ground
Windows: Beside and below
Above window
Gutters and downspouts
Sidewalks and finished grade: Multiplex
Open wire to 300V to ground
Refer to Section 4.08 and 5.02, for conductors not attached to but crossing over buildings
H
I
Residential driveways
Public street, alley, public parking lot and areas subject to truck traffic
16’
18’
J
K
Telephone service drop at crossing
Optional method by use of mast. Conduit coupling must be located near
meter socket. Only power service drop conductors shall be attached to the mast.
Overhanging roof: if service overhang (R) 6 feet or less and “M” is 4 feet or less
If service overhanging (R) greater than 6 feet, vertical clearance
above the roof for remainder of horizontal distance.
Distance from service mast to edge of roof (see dimension “L”)
Point of attachment shall not be higher than the weatherhead
Service drop attachment
Service overhang of roof (see dimensions “L”)
2’
C
D
E
F
L
M
P
Q
R
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12”
3’
10’
12’
3’
4”
3”
12’
12.5’
-
18”
3’
12’
-
FIG. 2
TYPICAL GROUNDING DETAILS
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FIG. 3
TYPICAL 320 AMP OR LESS
OVERHEAD SERVICE INSTALLATION
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL
SERVICE DROP AND BRACKET AND
ATTACH TO SERVICE ENTRANCE.
BRACKET FURNISHED BY COMPANY AND
INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER. FOR MASONRY
FACADES, BRACKET SHALL BE INSTALLED
BY CUSTOMER DURING CONSTRUCTION.
MAST SHALL BE FULL SECTION OF
PIPE WITH COUPLING LOCATED NEAR
METER SOCKET. ONLY POWER SERVICE
DROP CONDUCTORS SHALL BE
PERMITTED TO BE ATTACHED
TO MAST.
24” MINIMUM LEAD FROM
SERVICE HEAD,
LOCATED ABOVE
SERVICE DROP
ATTACHMENT.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH
AND INSTALL ALL FACILITIES
LOCATED ON LOAD SIDE OF
SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS
INCLUDING METER SOCKET*
AND SERVICE HEAD.
GALVANIZED RIGID CONDUIT OR
IMC ONLY. IF EXTENSION ABOVE
ROOF TO ATTACHMENT POINT IS:
18” - 24” USE 2” DIAM. MIN.
24” - 48” USE 2 1/2” DIAM. MIN.
3” DIAM. MINIMUM FOR 320 AMP.
METER SOCKET* SHALL NOT BE
RECESSED INTO WALL. COMPANY
WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
• WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
NOTES:
1. SEE FIGURE 1 FOR MINIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE.
2. SEE FIGURE 2 FOR GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT COMPANY FOR POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF SERVICE DROP AND METER
LOCATION. IF COMPANY AGREES TO ALLOW CUSTOMER TO INSTALL BRACKET ABOVE SERVICE HEAD,
BRACKET SHALL BE LOCATED NO MORE THAN 24 INCHES FROM SERVICE HEAD.
4. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
5. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETE AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06)
BEFORE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
6. FOR METER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS AND MOUNTING, SEE SECTION 9.
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FIG. 4
TEMPORARY OVERHEAD
SERVICE SUPPORT
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL SERVICE
DROP AND BRACKET AND WILL CONNECT TO
SERVICE ENTRANCE.
SEE FIG. 1 FOR
GROUND CLEARANCES.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE 24”
MINIMUM WIRE LEAD
FROM SERVICE HEAD.
SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE OR RACEWAY.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE
ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON LOAD SIDE OF
SEVICE DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDING METER SOCKET*
AND WEATHERPROOF AND SEALABLE FUSE DISCONNECT
OR BREAKER PANELBOARD GFCI PROTECTION PER NEC).
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT WITH COMPANY FOR LOCATION OF TEMPORARY SERVICE POLE. SUCH
POLE SHALL BE LOCATED NOT LESS THAN 10’ OR MORE THAN 75’ FROM COMPANY’S TRANSFORMER
SECONDARY, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY COMPANY. CUSTOMER MAY BE REQUIRED TO
FURNISH AND INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE NEUTRAL. ALSO,
CUSTOMER SHALL PAY APPLICABLE CHARGES.
2. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06)
BEFORE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
3. SERVICE POLE OR SUPPORT, FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER. REQUIREMENTS: 18’
MINIMUM LENGTH CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED POLE OR 18’ MINIMUM CONTINUOUS
LENGTH 6” X 6” CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED TIMBER FREE OF UNACCEPTABLE DEFECTS,
INSTALLED MINIMUM 4’ IN GROUND AND WELL TAMPED.
4. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
5. COMPLETE CUSTOMER POLE INSTALLATION SUBJECT TO COMPANY APPROVAL PRIOR TO
CONNECTION.
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FIG. 5
TYPICAL OVERHEAD SERVICE
FOR INDIVIDUALLY LOCATED MOBILE HOMES
SEE FIG. 1 FOR
GROUND CLEARANCES.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE 24”
MINIMUM WIRE LEAD
FROM SERVICE HEAD.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 25’ CLASS 7
(RECOMMENDED), CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED POLE, INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN GROUND AND
WELL TAMPED. IF RECOMMENED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED
FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE BEING SET.
2. IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100’ OR PROPER POLE SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE OBTAINED, CUSTOMER
SHALL INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE NEUTRAL.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE LOAD SIDE
OF SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDES METER SOCKET* AND WEATHERPROOF AND SEALABLE FUSE
DISCONNECT OR BREAKER PANELBOARD). COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
4. THE SERVICE ENTRANCE SHALL BE A MINIMUM 100 AMP. WITH MAIN DISCONNECT AND MEANS FOR
CONNECTING AN ACCESSORY BUILDING OR ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE
MOBILE HOME. SERVICE DISCONNECT SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN SIGHT OF AND WITHIN 30 FEET OF THE
MOBILE HOME.
5. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE
COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
6. FEEDER: 4-WIRE, USE PERMANENT WIRING IF OVER 50 AMP.
7. BURIAL DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 18” IF FEEDER IS IN CONDUIT.
8. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
9. ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLYING OF ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS.
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FIG. 6a
GENERAL OVERHEAD POLE MOUNTED
SELF – CONTAINED SERVICE
SINGLE OR THREE PHASE
BUILDING/STRUCTURE MOUNTED SERVICE EQUIPMENT/MAIN DISCONNECT
(EXCLUDES MOBILE HOME AND CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE)
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND
INSTALL SERVICE DROP AND
BRACKET AND WILL CONNECT TO
SERVICE ENTRANCE.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE 24”
MINIMUM WIRE LEAD FROM
SERVICE HEAD.
METER SOCKET
SERVICE EQUIPMENT /
MAIN DISCONNECT
NOTES:
1.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 25’ CLASS 7
(RECOMMENDED), CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED POLE, INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF
RECOMMENDED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE
BEING SET.
2.
IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100' OR PROPER POLE SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL
INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE NEUTRAL.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE LOAD SIDE OF
SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDING METER SOCKET*). COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
4.
IF CUSTOMER’S SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND MAIN DISCONNECT ARE NOT LOCATED ON THE POLE BELOW THE METER
SOCKET, NO ADDITIONAL DISCONNECTING MEANS IS REQUIRED AT THE POLE ON THE LOAD SIDE OF THE METER
SOCKET.
5.
THE SERVICE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MINIMUM 100 AMP. WITH MAIN DISCONNECT MEANS AND LABELED “SUITABLE
FOR USE AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT”.
6.
FOR 480/277 VOLT WYE SERVICES (3-PHASE, 4-WIRE), SEE FIGURE 42. METER DISCONNECT REQUIRED AHEAD OF
METER SOCKET.
7.
ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE COMPANY
WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
8.
MINIMUM BURIAL DEPTH OF 24”. BURIAL DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 18" IF SERVICE CONDUCTORS ARE IN
CONDUIT.
9.
INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
10.
ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO
CUSTOMERS.
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FIG. 6b
GENERAL OVERHEAD POLE MOUNTED
SELF – CONTAINED SERVICE
SINGLE OR THREE PHASE
PEDESTAL MOUNTED SERVICE EQUIPMENT/MAIN DISCONNECT
(EXCLUDES MOBILE HOME AND CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE)
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND
INSTALL SERVICE DROP AND
BRACKET AND WILL CONNECT TO
SERVICE ENTRANCE.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE 24”
MINIMUM WIRE LEAD FROM
SERVICE HEAD.
METER SOCKET
PEDESTAL MOUNTED
SERVICE EQUIPMENT /
MAIN DISCONNECT
NOTES:
1.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 25’ CLASS 7
(RECOMMENDED), CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED POLE, INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF
RECOMMENDED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE
BEING SET.
2.
IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100' OR PROPER POLE SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL
INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE NEUTRAL.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE LOAD SIDE OF
SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDING METER SOCKET*). COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
4.
IF CUSTOMER’S SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND MAIN DISCONNECT ARE NOT LOCATED ON THE POLE BELOW THE METER
SOCKET, NO ADDITIONAL DISCONNECTING MEANS IS REQUIRED AT THE POLE ON THE LOAD SIDE OF THE METER
SOCKET.
5.
THE SERVICE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MINIMUM 100 AMP. WITH MAIN DISCONNECT MEANS AND LABELED “SUITABLE
FOR USE AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT”.
6.
FOR 480/277 VOLT WYE SERVICES (3-PHASE, 4-WIRE), SEE FIGURE 42. METER DISCONNECT REQUIRED AHEAD OF
METER SOCKET.
7.
ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE COMPANY
WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
8.
MINIMUM BURIAL DEPTH OF 24”. BURIAL DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 18" IF SERVICE CONDUCTORS ARE IN
CONDUIT.
9.
INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
10.
ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO
CUSTOMERS.
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FIG. 6c
GENERAL OVERHEAD POLE MOUNTED
SELF – CONTAINED SERVICE
SINGLE OR THREE PHASE
POLE MOUNTED SERVICE EQUIPMENT/MAIN DISCONNECT
(EXCLUDES MOBILE HOME AND CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE)
COMPANY WILL FURNISH
AND INSTALL SERVICE DROP
AND BRACKET AND WILL
CONNECT TO SERVICE
ENTRANCE.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY
COMPANY.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE 24”
MINIMUM WIRE LEAD FROM
SERVICE HEAD.
METER SOCKET
POLE MOUNTED
SERVICE EQUIPMENT /
MAIN DISCONNECT
NOTES:
1.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 25’ CLASS 7
(RECOMMENDED), CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVE TREATED POLE, INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF
RECOMMENDED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE
BEING SET.
2.
IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100' OR PROPER POLE SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL
INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE NEUTRAL.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE LOAD SIDE OF
SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDING METER SOCKET*). COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
4.
THE SERVICE ENTRANCE SHALL BE MINIMUM 100 AMP. WITH MAIN DISCONNECT MEANS AND LABELED “SUITABLE
FOR USE AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT”.
5.
FOR 480/277 VOLT WYE SERVICES (3-PHASE, 4-WIRE), SEE FIGURE 42. METER DISCONNECT REQUIRED AHEAD OF
METER SOCKET.
6.
ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE COMPANY
WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
7.
MINIMUM BURIAL DEPTH OF 24”. BURIAL DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 18" IF SERVICE CONDUCTORS ARE IN
CONDUIT.
8.
INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
9.
ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRIC SERVICE TO
CUSTOMERS.
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FIG. 7a
POLE MOUNTED SELF-CONTAINED METER
NOT EXCEEDING 320 AMPS,
CUSTOMER CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL SERVICE
NOTE 3
DROP AND BRACKET AND WILL CONNECT TO
SERVICE ENTRANCE.
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE
24” MINIMUM WIRE LEAD
FROM SERVICE HEAD.
CUSTOMER – OWNED
FACILITIES.
SEPARATE CONDUIT, SERVICE ENTRANCE
CABLE OR RACEWAY REQUIRED FOR METERED
AND UNMETERED CONDUCTORS.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL
SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON
LOAD SIDE OF SERVICE DROP CONNECTORS
(INCLUDES METER SOCKET* AND
WEATHERPROOF AND SEALABLE FUSE
DISCONNECT OR BREAKER PANELBOARD).
OPTIONAL CUSTOMER
UNDERGROUND FEEDER.
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL
METER.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT WITH COMPANY BEFORE INSTALLING CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE.
2. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE
COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE TREATED WITH CHEMICAL
PRESERVATIVE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 30’ LENGTH, CLASS 6 (RECOMMENDED); INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN
GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100’ OR PROPER SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE
OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE
NEUTRAL. IF RECOMMENDED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE BEING SET.
4. ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC SERVICE
TO CUSTOMER.
5. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
6. WHEN LOAD EXCEEDS 320 AMPS, SEE FIGURE 11.
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FIG. 7b
POLE MOUNTED SELF-CONTAINED METER NOT
EXCEEDING 320 AMPS, CUSTOMER CENTRAL
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE WITH STAND-BY
GENERATOR FACILITIES
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL SERVICE
DROP AND BRACKET AND WILL CONNECT TO
SERVICE ENTRANCE.
NOTE 3
CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE
24” MINIMUM WIRE LEAD FROM
SERVICE HEAD.
SEPARATE CONDUIT, SERVICE ENTRANCE CABLE OR
RACEWAY REQUIRED FOR METERED AND UNMETERED
CONDUCTORS.
CUSTOMER – OWNED
FACILITIES
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE
ENTRANCE FACILITIES LOCATED ON LOAD SIDE OF SERVICE
DROP CONNECTORS (INCLUDES METER SOCKET* AND
WEATHERPROOF AND SEALABLE FUSE DISCONNECT OR
BREAKER PANELBOARD).
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER.
APPROVED DOUBLE-THROW SWITCH.
CORD AND CAP FOR CONNECTING GENERATOR.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY
COMPANY.
NOTES:
1.
CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT WITH COMPANY BEFORE INSTALLING CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICE.
2.
ALL EMERGENCY STAND-BY GENERATOR FACILITIES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLICABLE CODES AND BE SUBJECT TO COMPANY APPROVAL.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE TREATED WITH CHEMICAL
PRESERVATIVE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 30’ LENGTH, CLASS 6 (RECOMMENDED); INSTALLED MINIMUM 5’ IN
GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 100’ OR PROPER SETTING DEPTH CANNOT BE
OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO SERVICE
NEUTRAL. IF RECOMMENDED POLE HEIGHT NEEDS TO BE EXCEEDED, COMPANY TO BE CONSULTED FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO POLE BEING SET.
4.
ANTENNAS OR AERIALS SHALL NOT BE ATTACHED TO ANY POLE USED FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO CUSTOMER.
5.
INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
6.
ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE
COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
7.
WHEN LOAD EXCEEDS 320 AMPS, SEE FIGURE 11.
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32
33
34
TO CUSTOMER’S LOAD: SERVICE EQUIPMENT
TO BE ON NEXT LOAD SIDE CUSTOMER-OWNED
STRUCTURE.
CUSTOMER FURNISHES AND INSTALLS
POLE (SEE NOTES 1 AND 3).
CUSTOMER FURNISHES AND INSTALLS 1-1/4”
IMC OR RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT FOR
METERING CONDUCTORS. CONDUIT SHALL
ENTER BOTTOM OF SOCKET. USE 1-1/4”
METALLIC FLEXIBLE CONDUIT ON ALL BENDS.
CUSTOMER TO FURNISH AND INSTALL 8’
GROUND ROD WITH A #6 AWG COPPER
GROUND WIRE CONNECTED TO SOCKET
GROUND LUG. PROTECT WIRE WITH NONMETALLIC CONDUIT.
NOTES:
1.
CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT COMPANY FOR LOCATION OF POLE.
2.
ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06)
BEFORE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPANY APPROVED POLE TREATED WITH CHEMICAL
PRESERVATIVE. POLE REQUIREMENTS: 30’ LENGTH, CLASS 6 (RECOMMENDED); INSTALLED MINIMUM
5’ IN GROUND AND WELL TAMPED. IF SERVICE DROP EXCEEDS 50’ OR PROPER SETTING DEPTH
CANNOT BE OBTAINED, CUSTOMER SHALL INSTALL PROPER GUYING. COMPANY WILL BOND GUY TO
SERVICE NEUTRAL.
4.
METERING TRANSFORMER PACKAGE AND METER SOCKET SUPPLIED BY COMPANY AND INSTALLED
BY CUSTOMER. NUMBER OF CURRENT AND VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS WILL VARY WITH SERVICE
TYPE.
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Underground Service
Installations
600 volts or Less
36
FIG. 20
TYPICAL 320 AMP OR LESS
UNDERGROUND SERVICE INSTALLATION
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 200 AMP MINIMUM
METER SOCKET* AND CONNECT LOAD SIDE CONDUCTORS.
COMPANY WILL CONNECT LINE SIDE CONDUCTORS AND INSTALL
METER. SOCKET SHALL NOT BE RECESSED INTO WALL. USE ONLY
TWO OUTSIDE KNOCKOUTS (NOT CENTER OF BOTTOM) FOR
UNDERGROUND SERVICE, SEE SECTION 9.01 FOR PROPER METER
SOCKET MOUNTING.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 3” CONDUIT RISER,
CLAMPS AND 3” SWEEP ELL (30” MINIMUM RADIUS) TO MEET
SERVICE LATERAL CONDUIT (SEE NOTE 6). METER SOCKET SHALL
BE LEFT OR RIGHT BUSSED. SERVICE RISER CONDUIT SHALL BE
INSTALLED IN THE KNOCKOUT DIRECTLY UNDER THE LINE SIDE
TERMINALS. LOAD CONDUCTORS SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT SERVICE
RISER CONDUIT OPENING.
SECURE CONDUIT RISER FROM MOVEMENT (DUE TO
SETTLING) WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO CLAMPS: ONE CLAMP,
SECURELY ANCHORING RISER TO THE BUILDING
FOUNDATION BELOW GRADE AND ONE CLAMP SECURELY
ANCHORING RISER TO BUILDING WALL ABOVE GRADE.
IDENTIFICATION TAPE PROVIDED BY COMPANY AND
INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER.
ENTIRE TRENCH TO BE WELL TAMPED. CLEAN BASE AND
BACKFILL REQUIRED (2” UNDER AND 6” OVER CONDUIT).
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
NOTES:
1, CUSTOMER SHALL CONTACT COMPANY FOR METER LOCATION. CUSTOMER TO TRENCH AND BACKFILL;
FURNISH AND INSTALL CONDUIT WITH 1/4” NYLON OR POLYPROPYLENE PULL ROPE FOR COMPANY
SERVICE LATERAL CONDUCTORS. TRENCH IS TO BE EXCAVATED IN LOCATION INDICATED BY COMPANY
AND GRADED TO WITHIN 6” OF FINISHED GRADE. SEE FIGURES 32 AND 33 FOR TYPICAL TRENCHING
DETAILS.
2. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE
COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
3. SEE FIG. 2 FOR GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
4. SEE SECTION 9 FOR METER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS.
5. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
6. CONDUIT RISER AND SWEEP ELL SHALL BE 3” SCHEDULE 80 PVC OR EQUIVALENT. SERVICE LATERAL
CONDUIT SHALL BE 3” DIAMETER TYPE II PVC RIGID CONDUIT – DB60, DB120, OR SCHEDULE 40. ALL
CONDUIT SHALL BE ELECTRICAL GRADE. CLAMPS SHALL BE SECURELY ANCHORED TO FRAMING TIMBER
OR MASONRY.
7. CONDUIT RISER SHALL HAVE WEEP HOLES AT GROUND LINE WHEN REQUIRED.
8. CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE 3” TYPE II PVC OR SCHEDULE 40 SWEEP ELL (30” MINIMUM RADIUS) AT
TERMINAL POLE OR PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER.
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FIG. 21
TYPICAL UNDERGROUND MOBILE HOME SERVICE FOR
PARKS OR INDIVIDUALLY LOCATED HOMES
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND
INSTALL CONDUIT RISER AND 3”
SWEEP ELL (30” MINIMUM RADIUS)
TO MEET SERVICE LATERAL
CONDUIT (SEE NOTE 3).
ENTIRE TRENCH TO BE WELL TAMPED.
CLEAN BASE AND BACKFILL REQUIRED
(2” UNDER AND 6” OVER CONDUIT).
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 200 AMP MINIMUM METER SOCKET* ; 100 AMP MINIMUM MAIN
DISCONNECT AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING AN ACCESSORY BUILDING OR ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT LOCATED OUTSIDE MOBILE HOME; AND APPROPRIATE CONDUIT TYPE WHEN USED ON
MINIMUM SIZE 4” X 4” X 8’ PRESSURE TREATED POST. METERING PEDESTAL OR METER SOCKET/MAIN
DISCONNECT COMBINATION ALSO ACCEPTABLE (SEE SECTION 6.08). SERVICE DISCONNECT SHALL BE
LOCATED WITHIN SIGHT OF AND WITHIN 30 FEET OF THE MOBILE HOME.
2. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND CONNECT ALL LOAD SIDE CONDUCTORS. COMPANY WILL CONNECT LINE
SIDE CONDUCTORS AND INSTALL METER. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 4-WIRE, PERMANENT
WIRING IF OVER 50 AMPS.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL CONDUIT RISER AND SWEEP ELL. CONDUIT RISER AND SWEEP
ELL SHALL BE 3” SCHEDULE 80 PVC OR EQUIVALENT. SERVICE LATERAL CONDUIT SHALL BE 3” DIAMETER
TYPE II PVC RIGID CONDUIT – DB60, DB120 OR SCHEDULE 40. ALL CONDUIT MUST BE ELECTRICAL GRADE.
4. CUSTOMER TO TRENCH AND BACKFILL; FURNISH AND INSTALL CONDUIT WITH 1/4” NYLON OR
POLYPROPYLENE PULL ROPE FOR COMPANY SERVICE LATERAL CONDUCTORS. TRENCH TO BE
EXCAVATED IN LOCATION INDICATED BY COMPANY. IDENTIFICATION TAPE PROVIDED BY COMPANY AND
INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER. SEE FIGURES 32 AND 33 FOR TYPICAL TRENCHING DETAILS.
5. BURIAL DEPTH MAY BE REDUCED TO 18” IF FEEDER IS IN CONDUIT.
6. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
7. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE
COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
8. CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE 3” TYPE II PVC OR SCHEDULE 40 SWEEP ELL (30” MINIMUM RADIUS) AT
TERMINAL POLE OR PAD MOUNTED TRANSFORMER.
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FIG. 22
TEMPORARY UNDERGROUND
SERVICE SUPPORT AT TRANSFORMER
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH, INSTALL AND CONNECT ALL
INTERNAL WIRING FOR METER SOCKETS* AND
WEATHERPROOF, SEALABLE FUSE OR BREAKER TYPE
DISCONNECTING MEANS. MINIMUM SIZE METER SOCKET TO
BE INSTALLED IS 100 AMP. COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND
INSTALL METER. ALL 125 VOLT RECEPTACLE OUTLETS SHALL
HAVE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE
ENTRANCE FACILITIES AND 2” MINIMUM CONDUIT
EXTENDING TO GROUND LINE FOR SERVICE LATERAL.
CUSTOMER TO TRENCH
AND BACKFILL TO EDGE
OF PAD. TRENCH DEPTH
12” MINIMUM.
TRANSFORMER
ON PAD.
COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND CONNECT SERVICE
LATERAL FROM TRANSFORMER TO METER SOCKET.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT WITH COMPANY FOR LOCATION OF TEMPORARY SERVICE POST OR
SUPPORT. SUCH SUPPORT SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN 5’ OF COMPANY’S TRANSFORMER OR
SECONDARY, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY COMPANY.
2. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL A NOMINAL 4” X 4” X 8’, PRESSURE TREATED POST OR
OTHER COMPANY APPROVED SUPPORT.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL TRENCH AND BACKFILL FOR COMPANY SERVICE LATERAL CONDUCTORS.
TRENCH TO BE EXCAVATED IN LOCATION INDICATED BY COMPANY.
4. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINATIONS.
5. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED, ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR PAYMENT OF
APPLICABLE CHARGES AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06) BEFORE COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE SERVICE.
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NOTES:
1. FOR METERING LOCATED ON BUILDING, SERVICE LATERAL CONDUIT(S) SHALL BE FURNISHED AND
INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER, OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY COMPANY. TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING IS
RESPONSIBILITY OF CUSTOMER. CONDUIT SHALL HAVE WEEP HOLES AT GROUND LINE WHEN
REQUIRED. CUSTOMER TO FURNISH A 1/4” NYLON OR POLYPROPYLINE PULL ROPE IN THE SERVICE
LATERAL CONDUIT(S). COMPANY WILL PROVIDE AND INSTALL ALL SERVICE LATERAL CONDUCTORS.
2. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 1-1/4” DIAMETER CONDUIT WITH 1/4” NYLON OR
POLYPROPYLENE PULL ROPE FROM METER SOCKET TO LOCATION AT CUSTOMER’S BUILDING WHERE
TELEPHONE LINE SERVICE CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE TELEPHONE DEMARCATION POINT (SEE
SECTION 8.08).
3. SERVICE LATERAL INSTALLED IN CONDUIT SHALL BE INSTALLED AS A-B-C-N IN EACH CONDUIT.
4. COMPANY WILL PROVIDE ALL CONNECTORS AND MAKE ALL CONNECTIONS AT METERING CABINET.
5. CUSTOMER SHALL GIVE COMPANY ADEQUATE ADVANCE NOTICE AS TO NUMBER AND SIZE OF
CONDUCTORS CUSTOMER WILL INSTALL.
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CURRENT (AND VOLTAGE IF REQUIRED)
TRANSFORMERS INSTALLED INSIDE
PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER
BY COMPANY.
TRANSFORMER PAD
SPECIFICATIONS BY
COMPANY, PAD
INSTALLED BY
CUSTOMER.
SERVICE
LATERAL
CONDUIT (S).
12” MINIMUM HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL SEPARATION BETWEEN
SERVICE LATERAL CONDUIT AND PHONE LINE CONDUIT.
NOTES:
1. FOR METERING LOCATED AT PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER, SERVICE LATERAL SHALL BE
FURNISHED, INSTALLED, OWNED AND MAINTAINED BY CUSTOMER (SEE SECTION 6.03). IN ADDITION
TO SERVICE LATERAL CONDUIT, CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL 1-1/4” DIAMETER CONDUIT
WITH 1/4” NYLON PULL ROPE FROM SECONDARY COMPARTMENT OF PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER
TO LOCATION AT CUSTOMER’S BUILDING WHERE TELEPHONE LINE SERVICE CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE
AT THE TELEPHONE DEMARCATION POINT (SEE SECTION 8.08).
2. TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING SHALL BE DONE BY THE CUSTOMER.
3. SERVICE LATERAL INSTALLED IN CONDUIT SHALL BE INSTALLED AS A-B-C-N IN EACH CONDUIT.
4. CONDUIT SHALL HAVE WEEP HOLES AT GROUND LINE WHEN REQUIRED.
5. COMPANY WILL PROVIDE ALL CONNECTORS AND MAKE ALL CONNECTIONS AT TRANSFORMER.
6. CUSTOMER SHALL GIVE COMPANY ADEQUATE ADVANCE NOTICE AS TO NUMBER AND SIZE OF
CONDUCTORS CUSTOMER WILL INSTALL.
7. BARRIERS MAY BE REQUIRED BY COMPANY FOR PROTECTION OF TRANSFORMER FROM VEHICULAR
DAMAGE.
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42
43
VEHICULAR BARRIER FOR
PAD-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
CONSULT COMPANY FOR DETAILS BEFORE INSTALLATION
NOTES:
1. USE BARRIER TO PROTECT EQUIPMENT FROM POSSIBLE DAMAGE FROM VEHICLES.
2. USE 6” RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT, CUT TO 8’ AND FILL WITH CONCRETE. ENCASE IN 3” OF
CONCRETE, AS SHOWN.
3. THIS DISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED TO 24” PROVIDED CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED FOR ITEMS SUCH
AS TRANSFORMER RADIATORS AND EQUIPMENT DOOR OPENINGS.
4. PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT WHEN OVERHEAD
OBSTACLES PREVENT REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT, ONE BARRIER SHALL BE REMOVABLE.
5. WHEN NECESSARY, HEIGHT OF BARRIER ABOVE GROUND MAY BE INCREASED TO PREVENT LARGE
VEHICLES FROM STRIKING PAD-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
6. FOR REMOVABLE VEHICLE BARRIERS, USE 6” PVC SCHEDULE 40 CONDUIT, CUT TO 54” AND ENCASED
IN CONCRETE. INSERT 8’ OF 5” GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT, WITH CAP, INTO PVC CONDUIT.
7. USE 6” OF COMPACTED STONE OR GRAVEL FOR SUMP.
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NOTES:
1.
REFERENCE FIGURE 30 FOR CONCRETE PAD FOUNDATION, PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER GENERAL
NOTES.
2.
SECONDARY CONDUITS SHOULD NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 2” ABOVE TOP OF FOUNDATION. PRIMARY
CONDUITS SHOULD BE CUT OFF 2” BELOW TOP OF FOUNDATION TO ALLOW FOR TERMINATING THE
CABLES.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL GROUND RODS AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS. EXTEND
GROUND RODS 2” ABOVE TOP OF FOUNDATION TO ACCOMMODATE GROUND JUMPER.
4.
SEE FIGURE 25 FOR CLEARANCE FROM BUILDING WALL OR OTHER PARTS OF BUILDING.
5.
EXTEND 1-1/4” CONDUIT TO LOCATION AT CUSTOMER’S BUILDING WHERE TELEPHONE LINE SERVICE
CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE TELEPHONE DEMARCATION POINT (SEE SECTION 8.08).
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NOTES:
1.
REFERENCE FIGURE 30 FOR CONCRETE PAD FOUNDATION, PAD-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER GENERAL
NOTES.
2.
SECONDARY CONDUITS SHOULD NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 2” ABOVE TOP OF FOUNDATION. PRIMARY
CONDUITS SHOULD BE CUT OFF 2” BELOW TOP OF FOUNDATION TO ALLOW FOR TERMINATING THE
CABLES.
3.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL GROUND RODS AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS. EXTEND
GROUND RODS 2” ABOVE TOP OF FOUNDATION TO ACCOMMODATE GROUND JUMPER.
4.
SEE FIGURE 25 FOR CLEARANCE FROM BUILDING WALL OR OTHER PARTS OF BUILDING.
5.
EXTEND 1-1/4” CONDUIT TO LOCATION AT CUSTOMER’S BUILDING WHERE TELEPHONE LINE SERVICE
CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE TELEPHONE DEMARCATION POINT (SEE SECTION 8.08).
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FIG. 30
NOTES:
1. INSTALL ALL CONDUITS BEFORE PLACING PAD. CONDUITS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED UNDER
SECTIONS OF PAD SUPPORTING TRANSFORMER SO THAT ORIGINAL GROUND WILL NOT BE
DISTURBED.
2. CONDUIT SHALL BE RIGID TYPE II PVC, SCHEDULE 40, SCHEDULE 80 PVC OR GALVANIZED STEEL.
3. BACKFILL SHALL BE CLEAN GRANULAR SOIL, FREE OF LARGE STONES AND PERISHABLE
MATERIAL. ALL BACKFILL SHALL BE SPREAD AND COMPACTED IN MAXIMUM LAYERS OF 8 INCHES.
4. THOROUGHLY COMPACT CRUSHED STONE OR GRAVEL.
5. CONCRETE PAD MAY BE POURED IN PLACE OR MAY BE PRECAST.
6. TO PREVENT WATER MIGRATION FROM CONCRETE WHEN POURING, PLACE WATERPROOF
MEMBRANE ON CRUSHED STONE OR GRAVEL BEFORE POURING CONCRETE.
7. REINFORCING WIRE MESH SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM DESIGNATION A185.
8. CEMENT TO BE 1 OR 1-A AND MEETING ASTM DESIGNATIONS C-150 AND C-175 RESPECTIVELY.
9. CONCRETE TO DEVELOP 3000 PSI AT 28 DAY’S AGE, CONTAIN MINIMUM OF 5.5 BAGS OF CEMENT
PER CU. YD. AND MAXIMUM OF 6 GALLONS OF WATER PER 94 POUND BAG OF CEMENT, AND
CONFORM TO ASTM DESIGNATION C-94. 14 DAY’S MINIMUM DRYING TIME BEFORE TRANSFORMER
IS SET. FOR FIGURE 28, VOLUME OF CONCRETE IS APPROXIMATELY 0.7 CU YARDS. FOR FIGURE
29, VOLUME OF CONCRETE IS APPROXIMATELY 1.7 CU YDS.
10. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND CONDUITS WITH GROUT; CAP ALL SPARE CONDUITS TO PREVENT
ENTRY OF RODENTS AND ANIMALS INTO TRANSFORMER COMPARTMENT.
11. IF CONDUIT EXTENDS INTO BUILDING, IT SHALL BE SEALED (PER NEC) AT BUILDING END TO
PREVENT GAS FROM ENTERING BUILDING THROUGH THE CONDUIT.
12. WHERE DAMAGE TO TRANSFORMER BY VEHICLES IS POSSIBLE, TRANSFORMER SHALL BE
PROTECTED BY APPROPRIATE BARRIER SHOWN ON FIGURE 27.
13. COMMUNICATION GROUND - BONDING OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT (TELEPHONE, CATV,
ETC.) THAT ARE WITHIN 6’ OF THE PAD IS REQUIRED. CONNECTION FOR COMMUNICATIONS
GROUND SHALL BE MINIMUM #6 SOLID COPPER WIRE, THAT IS ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO THE
GROUND RODS, AND EXTENDS 9” BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAD FOUNDATION.
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NOTES:
1. PRIMARY CONDUITS ARE LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAD OPENING.
2. SERVICE LATERAL CONDUITS ARE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAD OPENING.
3. ELEVATION DETAIL IS LOOKING FROM THE STREET SIDE OF THE TRANSFORMER.
4. THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE PREPARATIONS (GRAVEL, CONDUIT, ETC.). COMPANY
SHALL FURNISH TRANSFORMER PADS FURNISH AND INSTALL GROUND RODS AND GROUNDING
CONNECTIONS. THE CUSTOMER SHALL PROVIDE A 6’ WIDE BY 6’ LONG, CLEAR LEVEL AREA AT THE
TRANSFORMER PAD SITE WITH PAD TO BE CENTERED IN THE AREA. THE PAD SITE SHALL BE
ELEVATED SLIGHTLY SUCH THAT SURFACE WATER WILL NOT ENTER PAD SLOT OR CONDUITS. A 6”
DEEP CRUSHED STONE OR GRAVEL BASE SHALL BE INSTALLED ON FIRM OR TAMPED SOIL UNDER THE
ENTIRE PAD AND SHALL EXTEND 6” BEYOND ALL SIDES OF THE PAD. PROVIDE A CLEAR, LEVEL AREA
OF APPROXIMATELY PAD WIDTH TO A DISTANCE OF 10’ TO THE FRONT OF THE PAD FOR OPERATION
PURPOSES.
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FIG. 32
TYPICAL TRENCHING DETAILS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY/SERVICE LATERAL
AND PRIMARY CONDUIT
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FIG. 33
TYPICAL TRENCHING DETAILS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SECONDARY/SERVICE LATERAL
AND PRIMARY CONDUIT GENERAL NOTES
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL CONTACT COMPANY FOR LOCATION COMPANY FACILITY AND ROUTE OF
UNDERGROUND CONDUIT. CUSTOMER SHALL TRENCH AND BACKFILL AND FURNISH AND INSTALL
CONDUIT WITH 1/4 INCH NYLON OR POLYPROPYLENE PULL ROPE FOR COMPANY TO INSTALL
CONDUCTORS. ANY FAILURE OF THIS PULL ROPE SHALL BE CORRECTED BY THE CUSTOMER. TRENCH
SHALL BE EXCAVATED IN LOCATION INDICATED BY COMPANY AND GRADED TO WITHIN 6 INCHES OF
FINISHED GRADE.
2. THE BOTTOM OF TRENCH MUST BE FREE OF ROCK, CINDERS, OR SHARP OBJECTS. A 2” BED OF
APPROVED BACKFILL SHALL BE INSTALLED BELOW THE CONDUIT. AN ENCASEMENT OF 6” OF APPROVED
BACKFILL COVER SHALL BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CONDUIT TO PREVENT CONDUIT
DAMAGE. CUSTOMER SHALL BACKFILL ABOVE CONDUIT BEDDING USING NATIVE BACKFILL TO A DEPTH
12” BELOW FINISHED GRADE AND INSTALL IDENTIFICATION TAPE PROVIDED BY COMPANY. THE
REMAINDER OF THE TRENCH SHALL BE BACKFILLED TO GRADE USING NATIVE BACKFILL MATERIAL. ALL
BACKFILL LAYERS SHALL BE TAMPED AND COMPACTED TO AVOID SETTLING.
3. APPROVED BACKFILL FOR CONDUIT BEDDING AND COVER SHALL BE STONE DUST, GRADED SAND,
LIMESTONE SAND, ROCK-FREE EARTH OR TOPSOIL WITH NO STONES LARGER THAN 1 1/2 INCH IN
DIAMETER. APPROVED BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL ALSO INCLUDE CONCRETE ENCASEMENT. CONSULT
COMPANY FOR LOCATIONS REQUIRING CONCRETE ENCASEMENT. NATIVE BACKFILL FROM 6” ABOVE
THE TOP OF ANY CONDUIT TO FINISHED GRADE SHALL BE NATIVE SOIL AND NOT CONTAIN LARGE
ROCKS.
4. SECONDARY AND SERVICE LATERAL CONDUITS SHALL BE TYPE II DB60 PVC OR SCHEDULE 40 PVC
INCLUDING SWEEP ELL (30” MINIMUM RADIUS) AT TERMINAL POLE. ALL CONDUITS SHALL BE ELECTRICAL
GRADE. CUSTOMER SHALL CONTACT COMPANY FOR PROPER SECONDARY/SERVICE CONDUIT
DIAMETER.
5. PRIMARY CONDUITS ARE SIZED FOR INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS. CUSTOMER SHALL CONTACT
COMPANY FOR PROPER PRIMARY CONDUIT DIAMETER. CONDUIT TYPE SHALL BE TYPE II DB60 PVC OR
SCHEDULE 40 SWEEP ELL (36” MINIMUM RADIUS) AT TERMINAL POLE. ALL CONDUITS SHALL BE
ELECTICAL GRADE.
6. PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND SERVICE LATERAL CONDUITS MAY BE INSTALLED IN THE SAME TRENCH,
PROVIDED THE PRIMARY TRENCH COVER DIMENSIONS ARE USED.
7. CUSTOMER TO MAINTAIN PROPER COVER DEPTH, SWEEP ELL SHALL NOT EXTEND MORE THAN 6” ABOVE
GRADE AT POLE. COMPANY SHALL INSTALL CONDUIT PROTECTOR (BOOT) AT GRADE LEVEL AND
EXTEND CONDUIT RISER UP POLE.
8. THE CUSTOMER SHALL COORDINATE THE JOINT USE/OCCUPANCY OF THE TRENCH WITH OTHER
UTILITIES.
9. SEPARATION BETWEEN ELECTRIC CONDUITS AND GAS, WATER OR SEWER LINES SHALL BE 12” MINIMUM.
GREATER SEPARATION SHALL BE MAINTAINED WHERE PRACTICAL. LOCAL GAS, WATER AND SEWER
COMPANIES MAY REQUIRE GREATER SEPARATION. CUSTOMER SHALL DETERMINE SEPARATION
REQUIREMENTS IN ADVANCE.
10. NO SEPARATION BETWEEN ELECTRIC CONDUITS AND TELEPHONE OR CATV FACILITIES IS REQUIRED BY
THE COMPANY. THE CUSTOMER SHALL DETERMINE THE SEPARATION REQUIRED BY THE TELEPHONE
OR CATV COMPANIES, IN WHICH CASE THE POWER CABLE DEPTHS SHOWN MAY HAVE TO BE INCREASED
TO MAINTAIN SEPARATION. CONSULT THE COMPANY IF THE TRENCH DEPTH MUST BE MORE THAN 4
FEET.
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Meter Location
and
Installation
51
52
53
SELF-CONTAINED METER INSTALLATION
480/277 VOLT WYE, 3-PHASE, 4-WIRE
CONSULT COMPANY FOR DETAILS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
TO SERVICE POINT
NEUTRAL BONDED TO
SWITCH ENCLOSURE
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER
DISCONNECT SWITCH (UNFUSED). SWITCH SHALL BE
LOCATED ON THE LINE SIDE OF THE METER SOCKET
(SEE SECTION 8.01). CONTACT COMPANY FOR EXACT
LOCATION.
SCHEDULE 80 PVC OR RIGID METALLIC CONDUIT (BONDED)
FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY CUSTOMER.
CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL
METER SOCKET* AND WILL CONNECT
ALL CONDUCTORS.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY.
CONDUIT TO CUSTOMER’S
MAIN DISCONNECTING MEANS.
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FIG. 43
MULTIPLE METER INSTALLATIONS 480Y/277 VOLT
CONSULT COMPANY FOR DETAILS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
FOR UNDERGROUND SERVICE, CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL
EITHER A MAIN/SERVICE DISCONNECT (MORE THAN SIX (6) METERS) OR A
TERMINAL BOX EQUIPED WITH AN APPROPRIATE TERMINAL BOARD THAT
WILL ACCEPT COMPANY CONDUCTORS.
WIRING TROUGH FURNISHED, INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY CUSTOMER.
*WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: METER
SOCKETS FURNISHED BY COMPANY
NOTES:
1. CUSTOMER SHALL CONSULT WITH COMPANY FOR POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF SERVICE LATERAL OR
DROP, METERING LOCATION, AND PROPOSED SERVICE ENTRANCE FACILITIES PRIOR TO PROCEEDING
WITH THIS INSTALLATION.
2. ALL CUSTOMER WORK SHALL BE COMPLETED AND INSPECTIONS OBTAINED (SEE SECTION 4.06)
BEFORE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE SERVICE.
3. CUSTOMER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FURNISHING, INSTALLING AND CONNECTING ALL SERVICE
ENTRANCE WIRING FROM TERMINAL BOX OR MAIN DISCONNECT TO METER SCOKETS AND ALSO BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR INSURING THAT TERMINAL BOX OR MAIN DISCONNECT HAS PROPER NUMBER, SIZE
AND TYPE TERMINALS TO ACCEPT COMPANY SERVICE LATERAL.
4. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL METER SOCKETS * AND CONNECT ALL CONDUCTORS IN
METER SOCKETS. CUSTOMER SHALL PERMANENTLY AND CLEARLY LABEL EACH METER SCOKET TO
SHOW AREA SERVED.
5. COMPANY WILL FURNISH AND INSTALL METERS.
6. METERED CONDUCTORS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN WIRING TROUGH(S).
7. CUSTOMER MAY INSTALL METER STACK OR METER TROUGH TYPE EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO
COMPANY APPROVAL.
8. WHEN SERVICE ENTRANCE CONSISTS OF MORE THAN ONE SET OF CONDUCTORS, INDIVIDUAL LOADS
SHALL BE CONNECTED SO AS TO BE BALANCED AMONG ALL SETS OF CONDUCTORS.
9. WIRING TROUGH(S), MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT OR TERMINAL BOX SHALL BE SEALABLE AND SHALL
ALSO BE WEATHERPROOF WHEN INSTALLED OUTDOORS.
10. INHIBITOR COMPOUND SHALL BE USED ON ALL ALUMINUM WIRE TERMINALS.
11. CUSTOMER SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL METER DISCONNECT SWITCH (UNFUSED). SWITCH SHALL BE
LOCATED ON THE LINE SIDE OF EACH METER SOCKET (SEE SECTION 8.01).
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Fax Cover Sheet
&
Application Forms
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FAX COVER SHEET
Date: _____________________________
To:
Allegheny Power’s Customer Service Center
Fairmont, WV
Fax:
800-453-9366
From: ______________________________________
Fax Number:_____________________
(include area code)
Location: __________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Number of pages to follow: ______________________
If you do not receive pages properly, please contact: ________________________________________
(Phone number with area code & contact)
Allegheny Power, please accept the following information as an application for service and fax the
reference number verification to: _____________________________________________________
(Phone number with area code & contact)
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT THE INFORMATION USING BLACK INK)
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APPLICATION FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
(This sheet to follow FAX Cover Sheet provided to you)
Customer or Company Name: _______________________________________________________
Customer Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
(If Customer Name) Date of Birth: ________________
Social Security #: _________________
(If Company Name) Tax ID # or EIN #: ______________________________
Phone Number: _(_____)_________________
FAX Number: _(_____)___________________
Contractor Name: ___________________________ Contractor Phone # : ___________________
Subdivision Name & Lot No.: _____________________________ County: _________________
New Home Address: ______________________________________________________________
(Street Address, City, State, Zip Code)
Type of Dwelling: _________________
Temporary Construction Power Needed:
Service entrance size:
100 amp
Service entrance type:
200 amp
Overhead
Stage of Construction:
foundation in
staked
Yes
No
400 amp
Other _______
Underground (Charges may apply)
framing
under roof
Square Footage of Dwelling (REQUIRED): ______________________
Electric Heat:

Yes
No (If yes, indicate type below - if no, go to other heating types)
Baseboard _______kW
Electric Furnace _______ kW
Heat Pump _______ ton unit and _______ kW auxiliary
Geothermal Heat Pump _______ ton unit _______ kW auxiliary
Other Heating Types:
Natural Gas
Furnace
Bottled Gas
Boiler
Oil
Coal
Other: _______
Baseboard
Please mark if any of the following apply:
Electric water heater
Electric air conditioning: _______ton unit or size in BTU’s
Heat Pump _________________ton unit or size in BTU’s
Detailed directions to new home site: __________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FOR UPGRADE RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Customer Name:
Address:
Account #:
Meter # (REQUIRED):
Customer Phone #:
(
)
Work phone #:
Contact Person for scheduling
Phone #:
Fax #:
(
)
(
(
)
)
Directions:
Existing Service Size:
Upgrading To:
60 Amp
100 Amp
100 Amp
200 Amp
200 Amp
400 Amp
Are you moving the location of meter socket?
Yes
Other (Explain):
No
Are you changing the point of attachment of overhead line to your house?
Yes
No
(Company shall approve meter socket location and point of attachment. Company may require a move in meter
socket location or point of attachment change as a result of upgrade)
Yes
Are you switching from overhead to underground service?
No
Please check all applicable equipment upgrades or changes:
Entire Service – (no need to check other individual boxes)
Entrance cable or service mast
Meter socket
Panel box
Main disconnect
Grounding
Proposed completion date? (Local Service Center will schedule appointments)
(ASAP not accepted)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If adding electric heat?
Furnace
kW
Baseboard
If adding air conditioning?
Heat Pump
kW
Tons
Additional information please note:
68
kW
Tons
APPLICATION FOR NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC SERVICE
CUSTOMER
(Party to
be billed)
Customer/Company Name: __________________________ DBA: ___________________
EIN/SS #: ___________________ DOB: __________ Telephone #: ___________________
Billing Address: _____________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________
JOB
ADDRESS
Service Address: ___________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _______ County: ___________
Township: _____________ Development: __________________________ Lot #: ______
SERVICE TO:
Building/site use: ________________________ Square Footage: ____________________
Operating Hours/Day: ____________________ /Week: ____________________________
CONTACT
DETAILS
Contact Name: _______________________Telephone #: __________________________
Cell #: _____________________________ Alt #: _________________________________
FAX #: ____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
DETAILS
Temporary Service Required? ____ Service Entrance Size (Amps): _________
Overhead:
Underground:
1 or 3 Phase: ___ Voltage: _____/______
Permanent Service - Service Entrance Size (Amps): ________
Overhead:
Underground:
1 or 3 Phase: ___ Voltage: _____/______
Note: Failure to complete load information may cause service delay.
LOAD
COMMENTS
Description
1 PH Hours/Day
3 PH
Air Conditioning – kW
Space Heating - kW
Water Heating – kW
Refrigeration - kW
Cooking - kW
Process Heating - kW
Lighting - kW
Misc. - kW
Motors – total connected kW *
Largest Motor - HP
Electronic Equip - kW
* Provide listing for motors over 6.5 HP (1 PH) or 19.9 HP (3 PH).
Hours/Day
Stage of construction: ___________________________________________________
Closest Pole or Pad-mounted Transformer #: _________________________________
Directions: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Submitted By (required):_________________________________________________
AP USE ONLY Work Request # ______________
A security deposit of $_________ will be added to your first bill.
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APPLICATION FOR UPGRADE NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Account #____________________Meter # _____________
Contact Person: ___________________________________
Contact Phone Number: ____________________________
Customer Name: __________________________________
Customer E-mail: __________________________________
Project Name/Job Location: _________________________
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
DETAILS
Permanent Service
Existing Service Entrance Size (Amps): ________ Overhead:
New Service Entrance Size ( Amps ): __________ Overhead:
1 or 3 Phase: ___ Voltage: _____/______
Underground:
Underground:
Note: Failure to complete load information may cause service delay.
LOAD
Description
Air Conditioning – kW
Space Heating - kW
Water Heating – kW
Refrigeration - kW
Cooking - kW
Process Heating - kW
Lighting - kW
Misc. - kW
Motors – total connected
kW *
Largest Motor - HP
Sensitive Electronic Equip
- kW
Existing
1PH
New
1PH
Hours/Day
Existing
3PH
New
3PH
Hours/Day
* Provide listing for motors over 6.5 HP (1 PH) or 19.9 HP (3 PH).
COMMENTS
Additional Notes or Directions: ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Submitted by (Required): _______________________________________________
AP USE ONLY
Work Request # ________________
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MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Please provide the following information for each motor over 6.5 HP (Single-Phase) or
19.9 HP (Three-Phase). (List motors starting with the largest.)
Description / Purpose / Use
Horsepower Rating in HP
Voltage & No. of Phases
Service Factor
RPM at full load
Locked-Rotor kVA Code (letter)
LRA (Locked Rotor Amps) (If
marked)
Indicate Either No. of Starts per
Hour or Starts per Day
Design Letter (A, B, C or D)
FLA (Full Load Amps)
Efficiency (If marked)
Power Factor (If marked)
Reduce Voltage Start Y / N?
Provide the Method of Starting
Motor 1
Motor 2
____V__Ø
____/Hr
____/Day
Y/N
Motor 3
Motor 4
Motor 5
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
The Typical Methods of Starting are Across the Line, Wye-Delta Starting, Resistor Starting, Reactor Starting,
Autotransformer Starting, Solid State Starting, or Adjustable Speed Drive Starting.
Description / Purpose / Use
Horsepower Rating in HP
Voltage & No. of Phases
Service Factor
RPM at full load
Locked-Rotor kVA Code
(letter)
LRA (Locked Rotor Amps) (If
marked)
Indicate Either No. of Starts
per Hour or Starts per Day
Design Letter (A, B, C, or D)
FLA (Full Load Amps)
Efficiency (If marked)
Power Factor (If marked)
Reduce Voltage Start Y / N?
Provide the Method of
Starting
Motor 6
Motor 7
____V__Ø
____/Hr
____/Day
Y/N
Motor 8
Motor 9
Motor 10
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____V__Ø
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
____/Hr
____/Day
Y/N
Y/N
Y/N
The Typical Methods of Starting are Across the Line, Wye-Delta Starting, Resistor Starting, Reactor Starting,
Autotransformer Starting, Solid State Starting, or Adjustable Speed Drive Starting.
Total motor load for motors not shown above: __________
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Y/N
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