2011 Electric Service Requirements Manual, 2nd - Pacific Power
2011 Electric Service Requirements Manual, 2nd - Pacific Power
2011 Electric Service Requirements Manual, 2nd - Pacific Power
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<strong>2011</strong> <strong>Electric</strong> <strong>Service</strong> <strong>Requirements</strong>, 2 nd Edition<br />
Section 7<br />
7.7.2 Underground <strong>Service</strong> to Wall-Mounted Meters<br />
Installation requirements for underground service to wall-mounted meters are listed below.<br />
These requirements are in addition to the general requirements given in Section 7.6 and the<br />
requirements for underground service in Section 7.7.1.<br />
<strong>Requirements</strong>:<br />
1. The meter base and conduit shall be securely attached to the structure.<br />
2. The meter socket shall be plumb when inspected.<br />
3. 2” x 4” back supports or 5/16” molly screws are required.<br />
4. Conduit and sleeve are required when passing through a paved area adjacent to<br />
building foundations.<br />
5. Manufactured or field bends made of PVC matching the quality of factory bends may<br />
be used directly under the meter enclosure to align the ground riser sweep with the<br />
meter socket. Field bends shall be free of flattening, cracks or burns. The minimum<br />
bending radius shall be 36”. The contractor is responsible for proofing all conduit<br />
systems.<br />
6. For brick veneer or concrete block, a 1/4” x 3 1/4” lead sleeve expansion bolt in the<br />
joint shall be used in place of lag screws on anchor straps.<br />
7. The meter enclosure knockout diameter shall be able to receive the conduit riser.<br />
When 3” conduit is required and a flush-mount meter enclosure is installed, a 2”x6”<br />
stud wall must be constructed. See Section 6 for conduit requirements.<br />
8. When a 3” knockout is not available, a swedge may be used to transition to a smaller<br />
conduit size. <strong>Power</strong> Company approval shall be obtained prior to installation.<br />
9. Above-ground conduit shall be Schedule 40 PVC or better. Some jurisdictions may<br />
require conduit grades better than Schedule 40; consult the local governing code.<br />
10. The electrical label or permit shall be displayed on the meter base.<br />
Figure 7.7.2 shows a typical installation of a meter and associated hardware for surface<br />
and flush wall-mounted meters.<br />
Figure 7.7.2 − Underground <strong>Service</strong> to Wall-Mounted Meters<br />
SURFACE‐MOUNT INSTALLATION<br />
FLUSH‐MOUNT INSTALLATION<br />
See Figure 7.8.4 for anchor/conduit strap detail (anchor strap no. 1).<br />
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<strong>Electric</strong>al label or permit<br />
must be displayed on the<br />
meter base.<br />
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24” min.<br />
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Final grade<br />
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conduit strap<br />
(when required)<br />
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final grade<br />
6' max.<br />
4' min.<br />
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Conduit sleeve required<br />
when passing through<br />
concrete or pavement.<br />
SIDE VIEWS<br />
FRONT VIEW<br />
(veneer removed)<br />
24” min.<br />
Ground in accordance with the<br />
latest issue of NEC (Article 250)<br />
The customer is responsible for installing<br />
the meter base and riser between studs.<br />
This manual shall be distributed and interpreted in its entirety. Individual pages will not represent all the requirements necessary for an installation.<br />
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