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Electric Service Handbook

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • Services Available
  • Application for Service
  • Temporary Electric Service Requirements
  • New Residential Subdivision Service Requirements
  • Residential Service Requirements
  • Commercial Primary Service Requirements
  • Commercial Secondary Service Requirements
  • Change of Service Procedure
  • Meters
  • Safety
  • Services
  • Motors
  • Generators
  • Power Outage Restoration Priority
  • Tree Trimming

Additional Information

  • Figure 1 - Service & Meter Application
  • Figure 2 - Temporary Service
  • Figure 3 - Transformer Pads
  • Figure 3A - Transformer Box Pads
  • Figure 4 - Shrub Clearances Around Transformers
  • Figure 5 - Meter Box Installation
  • Figure 6 - Service Mast
  • Figure 7 - Primary Underground Cable Specifications
  • Figure 8 - Riser Pole Construction
  • Figure 9 - Meter Clearances
  • Figure 10 - Transformer Clearances
  • Figure 11 - Network Meter
  • Figure 12 - H-Tap Connectors
  • Figure 13 - Approved Connectors
  • Figure 14 - Meter Box Installation
  • Figure 15 - Service Clearances
  • Figure 16 - CT Cabinet
  • Figure 17 - Joint Trenching
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