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 />
Figure 7.7.3.1 − Underground <strong>Service</strong> to a Free-Standing Meter Base, Steel Post<br />
undergroundtype<br />
meter<br />
socket<br />
FRONT VIEW<br />
provision for main disconnect<br />
Conduit strap<br />
unistrut<br />
SIDE VIEW<br />
meter<br />
6' max.<br />
4' min.<br />
<strong>Electric</strong>al label or permit must be<br />
displayed on the meter base.<br />
conduit for ground<br />
conductor<br />
2” min. rigid<br />
galvanized<br />
capped post<br />
unistrut<br />
Holes intended for drainage<br />
or cooling shall be kept clear.<br />
Unused mounting holes shall<br />
be covered.<br />
Customer will furnish and install:<br />
Meter socket enclosure (underground type)<br />
Pedestal hardware<br />
Conduit (see Section 6.2.1)<br />
Right‐of‐way<br />
Trench excavation and backfill<br />
Grounding per NEC<br />
Concrete pad, 24” x 24” x 6” depth<br />
Long radius sweep<br />
36” sweep<br />
The ground connection must be visible<br />
when an electrical inspection is made.<br />
For safety reasons, the ground rod shall<br />
be flush with or below the surface.<br />
conduit for service conductors<br />
6” min.<br />
long sweeps<br />
24” min.<br />
Installation shall be made stable<br />
by way of the pad size or the<br />
depth of the galvanized post.<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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