Metering installations and standards electricity authority. This fifth terminal meter jaw shall be located in the 6 or 9 oclock position this fifth. Specifications for electric installations consolidated edison. This book is not intended as a design specification or an instruction manualas. Memometeringinstallationtestsforcategory1meteringinstallations17june2014. If the distance exceeds 25 feet, the installation is to be referred. Alabama power company rules and regulations for electric service i table of contents part i. How to install electrical services at residential sites.
This publication, fpls electric service standards ess, is intended to furnish information often required by customers and their agents builders, architects, engineers, electricians, etc. Foreword fpl, in cooperation with customers and their agents, wishes to provide adequate electric service in an expeditious manner. Where a meter base is mounted under a deck, there must be a minimum of 6 feet of clearance from bottom. Specifications for electric installations consolidated edison co. Your assigned xcel energy representative will work with you to find a meter location that will fit your project needs. The information in this uewg may contain technical inaccuracies, typographical or diagram errors. This means the carrying out of electrical installing work the installation of the fixed wiring, switchboards and connecting of mechanical plant etc. The electric meter and main switch may be installed at an alternate location not attached to a dwelling to ensure accessibility.
Call 811 at least 3 business days before any digging. American electric power company meter and service guide 4 figure 14. Learn how to apply for new gas or electric service, or how to make changes in existing service. Standards for electric meter installation and use 4 exceptionrevision form continued this form is to be used when requesting exceptions or revisions to the black hills corporation standards for electric meter installation and use. Meter sockets a meter socket is the base portion of a socket type meter. Before requesting a new meter installation, please be sure the following items have been completed. Pole attachment guidelines and procedures may 2019 revision.
Electrical installation the total electrical wiring and equipment installed on the customers premises. This 2011 edition of the uniform electrical wiring guide uewg provides information as is and without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed. This uniform electrical wiring guide has been distributed in the past by these local power suppliers. Electric service and meter installation requirements 5 meter base requirements 1. Applicants should contact socalgas between three to six months prior to requiring gas. Energy meter manual rev 1 emerson climate technologies. Cable tagging the method required by centerpoint energy for the physical identification in the field of an attaching companys aerial cable plant attached to centerpoint energy s.
An electricity meter or energy meter is a device that measures the amount of electricity conveyed. Natural gas meter requesting a new natural gas meter thank you for choosing national grid. That code and those ordinances are designed to provide the minimum requirements considered necessary for safety. The pt secondary neutral conductor is white with green stripes w. Meter installation from padmount transformer usi ng bushing type cts figure 14b. Cable tagging the method required by centerpoint energy for the physical identification in the field of an attaching companys aerial cable plant attached to centerpoint energy s poles. It should be noted that this is not a complete set of specifications governing the installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Member to own and install service grounds to comply with the nec. Figure 25 shows details of a service mast, with the meter on the surface of the.
Facilities instructions, standards, and techniques volume 310. Meter installation from padmount transformer w vt pack 480v figure 15. Electric poles that are now part of the les system due to the acquisition of service area from other electric utilities, particularly those located in. Meter location all meters or metering equipment shall be located on the exterior of a structure. Complete installation to be sized and installed in accordance with the national electric code nec. Any service that is disconnected for 12 consecutive months or longer will also require an electrical inspection.
An application for a metering installation malfunction exemption must be made using the relevant application forms. Centerpoint energy pole attachment guidelines and procedures 4. Guidance for electricity and gas meter installation consumer. Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 percent of measured values at standard test conditions of.
Electric service may be denied if these requirements are not met, regardless of local inspection. Guidance for electricity and gas meter installation consumer facing. The meter is provided with a field to which entries can be made for this purpose ct or vt factor. Installations with nominal voltage up to 240 volts with anticipated load or demand note. The gas service guidebook is a guide to southern california gas company socalgas.
All meter fittings must be installed at the properrequired vertical heights and locations. Electrical safety and electrical work procedure prepared. Meter bases are provided by the customercontractor and shall be electrical grade, steel, ul listed and stickered, nema 3r, and have a maximum rating of 320 amps residential200amps commercial. Exemption procedure meter installation malfunctions 01 december 2017 379 kb, pdf. Specifications for electric installations consolidated. This publication is a guide to the bges requirements and does not cover all the rules and. Electric poles that are now part of the les system due to the acquisition of service area from other electric utilities, particularly those located in rural areas and on acreages.
They can damage equipment, and more importantly, sometimes lead to serious injuries, even death. Meter bases must have a provision to accept an ouc lock or seal. Flow diagram for the conformity assessment procedures established by. There is a button for data query and manual disconnector control, an optical communication. It is intended to provide guidance only regarding the design and installation of electric services and revenue metering equipment on the georgia power company system. Read, understand and follow the instructions before installing this product. Thedeveloperowner obtains nves approval on utilitylayout priorto construction. Flow diagram for the conformity assessment procedures established by the directive. Applicant gas and electric service and meter installation arrangements are.
This section outlines the general procedures to follow for installing an electric service meter pedestal. It is important that your new meter is installed in a safe, maintained, and easily accessible location. Alternative construction methods not covered in these specifications must be submitted to the. It is intended to provide guidance only regarding the design and installation of electric. Whether youre planning new construction, increasing your energy service needs, relocating bge. Paper copies of procedures and instructions are uncontrolled and therefore may be outdated. One additional factor that can add time to your installation process is putting in a power meter for net metering. Requests for threephase service or new electric service bill accounts are not part of this tool. Select a location 36 feet or more away from the following. Installing new electric service is a joint project between the customer and the. Natural gas and electric service guide baltimore gas and.
Refer to section 6908 of the national electric code for an additional multiplying factor of 1. Jun 04, 2019 one additional factor that can add time to your installation process is putting in a power meter for net metering. Meter sockets with manual bypass capability are required by lcec to. The members electrician must completely wire the pole and meter socket leaving 18 leads out of the. Meter enclosure a wood or metal cabinet, or metal socket, installed indoors or outdoors, in which the companys metering equipment is located. Electric meter information residential, commercial and industrial services special procedures.
Electric service and meter installations manual dominion energy. Memometering installation testsforcategory1meteringinstallations17june2014. Kentucky utilities company and old dominion power electric. Our goal is to work with you to install natural gas and electric service promptly and safely while meeting all construction codes and safety standards. Please consult distribution engin eering intranet site. Electrical installation handbook protection, control and. Table of contents items 1 7 updated 10262011, definitions. Applicant the property owner, lessee, sublessee, their agent andor contractor applying for electric service from the company. Gs, and the ct secondary neutral conductor is solid white. Initiate new electric andor gas service, or make changes to service for singlefamily or multifamily buildings up to three residential units. Big sandy recc paintsville, ky 6067894095 blue grass ecc nicholasville, ky 8598854191 clark energy cooperative winchester, ky 8597444251 cumberland valley electric gray, ky 6065282677 farmers recc glasgow, ky 2706512191.
Our electric, gas, and steam service manuals contain general procedures, standards, and specifications. Artificially concentrated sunlight shall not be directed on the module. Specifications for electrical installations national grid. The electric meter and main switch may be installed at an alternate location not attached to a. Multi tenant electric meter installation requirements and procedures. Installation standards customer guide to electrical service installationelectric blue book pdf. The company will install the watthour meter and make the final connection to the meter. Memo metering installation tests for category 1 metering installations 17 june 2014. Electric meter has been installed and the dwelling is powered up. The xcel energy standard for electric installation and use is a valuable timesaving publication that will help to determine the necessary requirements for. Requirements for electric service and meter installations. The policies and procedures in this book are generally broad enough to meet our customers needs, while.
Establish new electric or gas service or upgrade existing. It also requires that all new electrical facilities and any repairs or modifications made. Installation costs does sce charge a customer to install a second meter or to replace an existing meter. If your installer needs to add a power meter, this will add a few hours to your solar panel installation. Introduction energy suppliers are aware that during meter installation visits there will be instances where the meter installer identifies issues with gas andor electrical equipment or appliances that require corrective. Amr automated meter reading an automated method of reading electric registers indexes. This publication, fpls electric service standards ess, is intended to furnish information often required by. Were dedicated to providing safe, economical, and reliable service.
No electric meter will be allowed behind any single family dwelling. Where a meter base is mounted under a deck, there must be a minimum of 6 feet of clearance from bottom of. Do not install the product in an area affected by strong electromagnetic field. Fire pumps may be fed with a separate service terminating at a manual circuit. It is the customers responsibility to install conduit and wiring between the meter location and. Communications act communications act of 1934, as amended by the telecommunications. This electric service requirements book has a twofold purpose.
These facilities on the customers premises, including all associated dte and customer owned equipment and parts involved in maintaining primary service up to the point of direct utilization or transformation, make up what is known as the primary installation. Electric service and meter installation requirements please send revision suggestions to. Facilities instructions, standards, and techniques volume 310 watthour meter maintenance and testing internet version of this manual created december 2000 facilities engineering branch denver office denver, colorado the appearance of the internet version of this manual may differ from the original, but the contents do not. Electrical energy meters principles and applications. Ensuring a successful gas meter set gas meter header has been kept plumb and square final grade has a minimum clearance of 6 to the bottom of the meter gas regulator vent maintains 18 minimum height from grade gas regulator vent meets 18 clearance requirements from windows, doors, other openings into the building gas regulator vent maintains a minimum of 10 from.
Solar power system installation manual solar electric supply. The application for extension to an existing exemption is only applicable to an exemption under clause 7. Pt and ct secondary neutrals shall be on separate conductors and run from the metering transformers to the meter. Inc 3 a customer guide to electric service installation accidents involving digins to underground facilities occur every year. Meter a device for measuring the electric power and energy supplied to a customer. Authorized closed loop authorized use of electric service that is temporarily not being metered. Electric service and digital meter installation requirements. Installation manual three phase energy meter inogate. This prevents the member states from limiting the marketing and putting into service of products bearing the ce marking, unless this measure is justified by the proved nonconformity of the product.
Fpl, in cooperation with customers and their agents, wishes to provide adequate electric service in an expeditious manner. The specifications and procedures in this handbook are subject to change without notice. Aemo metering procedures, guidelines and processes. Specifications and requirements for electric installations.
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