2011 Electric Service Requirements Manual, 2nd - Pacific Power

2011 Electric Service Requirements, 2 nd Edition
Section 4
Figure 4.2.2 − Underground Temporary Construction Service − Post
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Electrical label or permit must be
displayed on the meter base.
6' max.
4' min.
Holes intended for drainage
and cooling shall be kept clear.
Unused mounting holes shall
be covered.
3
grade
Metal pedestals are acceptable.
24” min.
Ground in accordance with the
latest issue of NEC Article 250.
Use a minimum no. 6 copper
wire for grounding.
3' min.
post depth
24” min.
service
Do not locate customer
conductor within 12” of
utility conductor or conduit.
Additional Requirements:
1. The meter socket and service equipment shall be NEMA type 3R (rainproof), in good
condition, with no holes, dents, or damage, and plumb in all directions. The installation shall
be made with sufficient materials and installed such that it remains plumb for the duration of
the temporary service.
2. The customer’s minimum conductor size is No. 8 copper or No. 6 aluminum.
The customer-supplied conductor shall, at minimum, be long enough to connect to the
Power Company terminals.
3. Conduit must be rigidly fastened to the post.
4. The post is customer-owned and shall be made of pressure- or thermally-treated wood with a
minimum nominal size of 4”×4”.
5. A main breaker is required in post installations.
6. Clearances between metallic equipment, non-metallic equipment and poles shall be
maintained as specified in Section 5.5.
Note: The customer also owns the conduit, conductor, and meter socket.
This manual shall be distributed and interpreted in its entirety. Individual pages will not represent all the requirements necessary for an installation.
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