Metering Equipment: Installation Requirements
EXTERIOR METHOD
ENCLOSED METHOD
Meter Height Requirements
100-225 Amp – Std RPI-8
300-325 Amp – Std RPI-9
400 Amp – Std RPI-10
See Notes
3&4
CIC
Conduit (CIC) to
be trimmed to 2"
above bushing
after trenches are
backfilled (typical
of both methods)
Conduit
Note 2
SCH 80 PVC, RGS,
or IMC Conduit
PVC
Coupling
Minimum Riser Size Requirements
100-225 Amp, 2-1 /2" Min
300-350 Amp, 3"
400 Amp, 3"
Note 5
Hold down straps
(securely fastened to
frame of building)
Foundation
PVC Coupling
Fi nal Grade
Final Grade
Minimum 2-1/2”
Schedule 40
PVC
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PVC bushing
below foundation
12"
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15-18" Typ
PVC
Bushing
Vinyl Marking
Tape (see
RT-G)
36"
Min
Sand
CIC
36"
Min
Sand
For approved
trench, see
RT-8
Conduit (CIC)
owned by NVE
(typical of both
methods)
SUBDIVISIONS, CUSTOM HOMES, AND TOWN HOUSES
NOTES:
1. All installations shall meet the City, County, or State building codes.
2. Incoming conduit can be of rigid galvanized steel (RGS), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), or SCH 80
PVC. If SCH 80 PVC is used contractor must make sure trade size is clearly labeled and visible, showing
SCH 80. If this cannot be done it will be rejected.
3. A plastic bushing is required on the panel end of the incoming conduit.
4. For the RGS or IMC conduit, a hub or bonding jumper is required for proper grounding of the conduit. A
hub is the preferred method. (Per local building code)
5. All metal conduit exposed to the earth must be covered with 10 mil pipe protection tape, ½ lapped or PVC
coating.
6. Kicks or Offsets shall not be permitted in service risers.
7. If contractor elects to hard stick service then they shall follow all applicable NEC codes and County codes
in effect. This is above and beyond NVE standard installation.
Electric Service Requirements
Drawn:
Eng:
Appr:
Date:
DC
RD
DA
9/13
Cable Risers, Residential
Single Meter, CIC, Underground
RPI-23
Revision: 4
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Metering Equipment: Installation Requirements
For meter height plus
equipment and installation
requirements for multiple
meters, see RPM-53
Conduit (CIC) to be trimmed 2"
above bushing after trenches are
backfilled
Pull Section
Bushing
(Notes 3 & 4)
3" Min metal conduit
or SCH 80 PVC
(Note 2)
Hold down strap (must
be securely fastened
to frame of building)
Note 5
Final Grade
12"
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Vinyl Marking Tape,
per RT-G
15 - 18"
3" PVC bushing below
foundation
36"
Min
Sand
Conduit (CIC) owned
by NV Energy (Note 6)
For approved trench,
see RT-8
APARTMENTS AND CONDOMINIUMS
NOTES:
1. All installations shall meet the City, County, or State building codes.
2. The incoming conduit can be a rigid galvanized steel (RGS), intermediate metal conduit, or SCH 80 PVC.
If SCH 80 PVC is used contractor must make sure trade size is clearly labeled and visible, showing SCH
80. If this cannot be done it will be rejected.
3. A plastic bushing is required on the panel end of the incoming conduit.
4. A hub or bonding jumper is required for proper grounding of the conduit. A hub is the preferred method
(per local building code).
5. All metal conduit exposed to earth must be covered with 10 mil pipe protection tape, ½ lapped or PVC
coating.
6. Kicks or Offsets shall not be permitted in service risers.
7. If contractor elects to hard stick service then they shall follow all applicable NEC codes and County codes
in effect. This is above and beyond NVE standard installation.
Electric Service Requirements
Drawn:
Eng:
Appr:
Date:
DC
RD
DA
9/13
Cable Risers, Residential
Single Meter, CIC, Underground
RPI-23
Revision: 4
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